CHINELA

CHINELA

A common Costa Rican term for flip-flops or thong sandals. These are informal shoes, usually made of rubber, worn at home or to the beach.

I bought some new CHINELA at the supermarket because the others already had a hole in the sole.

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Costa Ricaby Tico Pura VidaSeptember 5, 2022

Score:+7

CHINELA

Fancy, high-quality dress shoes used for special occasions or formal events. These are the type of shoes that look sharp and pair well with formal attire.

Go put on the new CHINELA you bought, because we are going to a gala tonight.

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Hondurasby AnónimoJanuary 5, 2026

Score:+6

CHINELA

Light, open-toed footwear used for comfort at home or for quick errands. This is the common Nicaraguan term for flip-flops, thongs, or any basic sandal.

Hey, come on! Put on your chinelas quickly, we are leaving for the beach now.

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Nicaraguaby AnónimoJanuary 25, 2026

Score:+4

CHINELA

Refers to rubber sandals, typically flip-flops or thongs.

My mom lost her chinelas at the beach.

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• #sandalea
• #abarca

Boliviaby ariadne.sjarthaFebruary 7, 2017

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