🇬🇧🇪🇸 slipper - zapatilla : English Lesson

Meaning of "slipper" ("zapatilla"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A slipper is a type of lightweight, cozy shoe designed to be worn indoors. It is usually made of soft fabric or fluffy material, keeping your feet warm and comfortable. Some slippers have rubber soles to prevent slipping, while others are extra fluffy for ultimate comfort.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom says slippers belong on feet, but my cat disagrees and sleeps in mine.

I tripped over my own slipper and landed on the couch—I call that skill.

I tried to walk downstairs in fluffy slippers and slid down like a penguin.

I put my feet in my slippers this morning and found a toy car inside—ouch.

I lost my slipper, and I suspect my little brother is using it as a boat for his toy pirate.

On a cold morning she reached for a slipper and felt only sock. The other slipper was missing. Her cat clutched a slipper between its teeth and purred. She laughed, took the slipper, slid the second slipper onto her foot, then the first slipper. Warm toes, small smile — the hunt was over.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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