Shoestrings Meaning in English
word · lemma: shoestring
ˈʃuˌstɹɪŋ
SHOO-stringz
ʃˈuːstɹɪŋ
SHOO-stringz
Definición
Thin cords or strings used to fasten and tighten shoes.
Uso & Matices
'Shoestrings' and 'shoelaces' are interchangeable in the US; 'laces' is more common in the UK. Can also be used metaphorically to mean a small budget ('on a shoestring budget'). Usually used in the plural form.
Spanish: cordones de zapatosPortuguese (BR): cadarçosPortuguese (PT): atacadoresChinese (Simplified): 鞋带Chinese (Traditional): 鞋帶Hindi: जूते के फीतेArabic: رباط الحذاءBengali: জুতার ফিতা - জুতার ফিতা (দড়ি)Russian: шнуркиJapanese: 靴ひもVietnamese: dây giàyKorean: 신발끈Turkish: ayakkabı bağıUrdu: جوتے کے فیتےIndonesian: tali sepatu
Oraciones de Ejemplo
My shoestrings are too long.
basic
He tied his shoestrings tightly before running.
basic
She changed the shoestrings on her sneakers.
basic
Can you help me untangle my shoestrings? They're a mess.
natural
I tripped because my shoestrings came undone.
natural
His old boots still look good, but the shoestrings are almost broken.
natural