Pisó (en. Floor)

/pi'so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of placing the foot on a surface.
She stepped on the grass in the park.
Ella pisó el césped del parque.
To apply pressure on something by leaning or walking on it.
He stepped on the brake to stop the car.
Pisó el freno para detener el coche.
To affect or damage something by applying weight on it.
The child stepped on the hot sand.
El niño pisó la arena caliente.

Etymology

From Latin 'pīsu', which means 'to step'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

step firmly
To act with firmness or confidence.
pisar fuerte
step on the brake
To stop or slow down.
pisar el freno
do not step too much
To be careful or not to exaggerate in actions.
no pisar demasiado

Related Words

step
Action of placing the foot on a surface.
pisar
stomping
Action of stepping or crushing repeatedly.
pisoteo

Slang Meanings

To step on or crush something completely.
The dog stepped on the ball and broke it.
El perro pisó la pelota y la rompió.
To figuratively step on someone, as in saying that a person is affecting or surpassing you.
That guy steps on everyone in the office.
Ese tipo pisa a todos en la oficina.