How to Say "ballet shoe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ballet shoe” is “zapatilla” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
dance footwear
Examples
La bailarina compró zapatillas de punta nuevas.
The ballerina bought new pointe shoes.
El grifo gotea; creo que hay que cambiar la zapatilla.
The faucet is leaking; I think the washer needs to be replaced.
Metaphorical Extension
In plumbing, the word is used because the small rubber disk 'clothes' or fits onto the valve, much like a tiny shoe.
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