🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

ténis

Pronunciation / Transliteration: TEH-nees

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Trainers/ˈtreɪ.nərz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ele comprou um novo par de ténis para correr."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Athletic shoes designed for sports or physical exercise.

    "She wore her new trainers to the gym for her workout."
  2. 2

    Individuals who teach or coach others in a specific skill or activity.

    "The trainers at the workshop provided valuable insights into effective communication."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'trainers' originates from the verb 'to train', which comes from the Old French 'trainer', meaning 'to drag or pull'. The term evolved in the late 20th century to refer specifically to athletic shoes designed for training and exercise.

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