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    Hey there
    Anyone know how do people in Latin America refer to the word sneakers? I know "zapatillas" and "tennis".. But which would be the most neutral way of calling them?

    Thanks a million.
    J.

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    Joselas,
    i cannot tell you the most neutral way, but i can tell you that in argentina we call them "zapatillas" and in uruguay " championes"

    regards,
    diegonel

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    Hi Joselas!, what about "zapatos deportivos"?...i think it's a neutral option...

    regards..

    danii

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    Hey! Thanks so much guys! I think I ll go with zapatos deportivos.. Sounds more neutral than the uruguayan option =)

    Kind regards,
    J.

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