Piés (en. Feet)

/pjes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The lower extremity of the human body.
My foot hurts after walking a lot.
Me duele el pie tras caminar mucho.
The part of the sole of the foot that touches the ground.
Shoes protect the sole of the foot.
Los zapatos protegen la planta del pie.
Units of measure in some contexts, equivalent to 0.3048 meters.
The building is five feet tall.
El edificio tiene cinco pies de altura.

Etymology

From Latin 'pes, pedis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on foot
Walking, without transportation.
a pie
little bird on the foot
A person who is cautious or shy.
pajarito en el pie
to have one’s feet on the ground
To be realistic and sensible.
tener los pies en la tierra

Related Words

shoe
Footwear used to protect the feet.
zapato
sock
Garment worn on the feet.
calcetín
slipper
Comfortable shoe worn at home.
pantufla

Slang Meanings

Smelly feet.
I can't believe the smell of your feet!
¡No puedo creer el olor de tus pies!
To be standing.
I've been on my feet since six in the morning.
Estoy en mis pies desde las seis de la mañana.