In Spanish, 'alpargatas' is not a slang term. It's a common word referring to a type of traditional footwear made from canvas or cotton fabric with a sole made from esparto, rope or rubber, mostly worn in the summer. In a slang context, the phrase 'no tener ni para alpargatas' is often used to indicate a lack of money.
Examples
- Spanish: No tengo ni para alpargatas, así que no puedo ir al concierto.
- English: I don't even have enough for espadrilles, so I can't go to the concert.