botas

boh-tas

nounfA1

boots?footwear

Also:high boots?general term,rubber boots?rain or work boots

📝 In Action

Necesito unas botas nuevas para caminar en la nieve.

I need new boots for walking in the snow.

¿Viste mis botas de montaña? Están junto a la puerta.

Did you see my hiking boots? They are next to the door.

Word Connections

Synonyms

calzado (footwear)

Common Collocations

botas de agua – rain boots
botas de cuero – leather boots

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

The word 'botas' is the plural form of 'bota' (boot). Even when talking about a pair, the word itself is always plural, just like in English (a pair of boots).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "El botas"

Correction: Las botas. Since it ends in '-a' and is feminine, use the feminine article 'las'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Type of Boot

To specify the type of boot, use the preposition 'de': 'botas de invierno' (winter boots) or 'botas de trabajo' (work boots).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: botas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'botas' as a piece of clothing?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

bota(boot (singular)) - noun

botar(to throw/to bounce) - verb

botín(ankle boot/loot) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'botas' means 'boots' or 'you throw away'?

Look at the small words around it! If you see 'las' or 'mis' (feminine articles/possessives), it's the noun 'boots.' If it's used right after 'tú' (you) or if the sentence describes an action, it's the verb form 'you throw/bounce/etc.'

Is 'botar' the same as 'lanzar' or 'tirar'?

'Botar' usually means 'to throw away' (like trash) or 'to bounce' (a ball). 'Tirar' is a more general word for 'to throw.' 'Lanzar' is often used for throwing with force or launching something.