bota
“bota” means “boot” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
boot
Also: wineskin, leather bag
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar unas botas nuevas para el invierno.
A1I need to buy some new boots for the winter.
El pastor bebió un poco de vino de su bota.
B2The shepherd drank some wine from his wineskin.
Me puse las botas de agua porque estaba lloviendo mucho.
A2I put on my rain boots because it was raining a lot.
bounces, throws out
Also: launches
📝 In Action
El niño bota la pelota contra la pared.
A1The boy bounces the ball against the wall.
Ella siempre bota la basura a las ocho.
A2She always throws out the trash at eight.
Si la pelota bota fuera, es punto para mí.
B1If the ball bounces out, it's my point.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: bota
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence refers to footwear?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Late Latin 'buttis', which referred to a vessel or container made of leather.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bota' used for all shoes?
No, 'bota' is only for boots. For general shoes, use 'zapatos', and for sneakers, use 'zapatillas'.
How do I know if someone is saying 'bota' or 'vota'?
Since they sound identical, you have to use the context. If they are talking about a ball or clothes, it's 'bota'. If they are talking about politics, it's 'vota'.
What does the idiom 'ponerse las botas' mean in a restaurant?
It means the person is planning to eat a lot of delicious food and enjoy it very much!