calzato

Calzato is an Italian term that primarily functions as the past participle of the verb calzare, meaning to put on shoes or to equip with footwear. In contemporary usage, calzato serves as an adjective describing someone who is wearing shoes, or more generally as “shod.” The word can appear in phrases such as una persona calzata, indicating that the person is wearing footwear.

Etymologically, calzato derives from calzare, which in turn comes from the Latin calceus, the word for a shoe. The Italian form reflects the standard Romance derivation of a past participle with the suffix -ato, used to describe a completed action or a resulting state.

Calzato also exists as a surname. As a family name, it is found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, where it may denote ancestral connections to a place, occupation, or characteristic related to footwear production or use. Surnames like Calzato can appear in historical records dating back to the early modern period, though specific-lineage details vary by region.

In addition to its primary meanings, calzato is occasionally encountered in linguistic or philological discussions to illustrate how Italian adjectives and participles form and agree with gender and number. Its usage remains largely lexical and descriptive, without broader specialized senses beyond clothing and naming.