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    Pisa (en. Tread)

    /ˈpisa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of stepping or crushing something with the foot.
    The step of the leaf left a mark in the ground.
    La pisa de la hoja dejó una marca en la tierra.
    Ground where footsteps are made.
    The forest floor is very soft and fluffy.
    La pisa del bosque es muy suave y mullida.
    verb
    To press something with the foot.
    She steps on the brake when she sees the red traffic light.
    Ella pisa el freno al ver el semáforo en rojo.
    To crush or flatten with the foot.
    The cyclist steps on the accelerator to gain speed.
    El ciclista pisa el acelerador para ganar velocidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pīsa', participle of 'pīscere', meaning to crush or step on.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    step on it
    Act quickly and without stopping.
    pisa y corre
    give a step
    To speed up or hurry someone.
    dar una pisa
    step hard
    It refers to acting with determination.
    pisa fuerte

    Related Words

    stamping
    Action of stamping or stepping down hard.
    pisoteo
    stamper
    A person who steps or crushes something, especially in an agricultural context.
    pisador

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a situation where someone acts thoughtlessly.
    That movement was pure stepping.
    Ese movimiento fue pura pisa.
    To do something quickly and carelessly.
    Let's do this in a hurry.
    Vamos a hacer esto a la pisa.