Pié (en. Foot)

/pjɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A part of the human or animal body that enables locomotion.
I walked barefoot on the beach and felt the sand on my feet.
Caminé descalzo por la playa y sentí la arena en mis pies.
Base or bottom of an object.
The leg of the table is very sturdy.
El pie de la mesa es muy resistente.
A unit of length equivalent to 30.48 centimeters.
The room measures ten feet long.
La habitación mide diez pies de largo.

Etymology

From Latin 'pedem', which means 'foot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be standing
To remain in a vertical position on one's feet.
estar de pie
footnote
Footnote in a document.
pie de página
to take root
To establish oneself firmly, similar to a foot that grips the ground.
echar raíces

Related Words

leg
Extremity of an animal.
pata
shoe
Footwear that is worn on the feet.
zapato
insole
Section of material that covers the inner part of the shoe.
plantilla

Slang Meanings

To be standing for a long time.
Today I was on my feet all day at the fair.
Hoy estuve todo el día en mis pies en la feria.
On foot, without transportation.
I walked to the store because it is nearby.
Fui a la tienda a pie porque está cerca.