Pie (en. Foot)
/pje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The lower limb of the human body.
My foot hurts from walking so much.
Me duele el pie por haber caminado tanto.
The part of an object that is in contact with the ground.
The table has a broken leg.
La mesa tiene un pie roto.
A unit of measurement equivalent to 30.48 centimeters.
The room is ten feet wide.
La habitación mide diez pies de ancho.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pes, pedis', meaning foot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to step on a toe
To make a mistake or a fault.
dar un paso en falso
to be standing strong
To be very sure or firm in a decision.
estar pie con pie
with both feet on the ground
To be realistic or pragmatic.
con los pies en la tierra
Related Words
leg
Limb of an animal.
pata
anklet
Device used on the ankle.
tobillera
flat foot
Medical condition where the arch of the foot is flattened.
pie plano
Slang Meanings
In some Latin American countries, it refers to a person who is clumsy.
Don't hit him, he's a klutz.
No le claves, es un pie.
To call someone in an affectionate way.
Hey, buddy! How are you?
¡Hola, pie! ¿Cómo estás?