Pisaba (en. Stepped)
/piˈsaba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of pressing or placing the foot on a surface.
When I arrived at the park, she was already walking on the grass.
Cuando llegué al parque, ella ya pisaba la hierba.
To wear something down by constant rubbing.
Over time, he walked the dirt path to school.
Con el tiempo, él pisaba el camino de tierra al ir a la escuela.
To leave a mark or impression on a surface.
The dog was walking on the beach sand leaving its paw prints.
El perro pisaba la arena de la playa dejando sus huellas.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'pēs, pedis', which means foot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stamp
To act with determination and confidence.
pisar fuerte
to not ride someone's heels
Not to follow someone too closely.
no pisar los talones
to step on the brake
To stop or slow down.
pisar el freno
Related Words
to step
The action of placing the foot on something.
pisar
to trample
To walk over someone or something violently.
pisotear
trampling
The action and effect of trampling.
pisoteo
Slang Meanings
To dance on the dance floor
That girl dances on the floor like a professional.
Esa chica pisa en la pista como una profesional.
To step on the gas
When we heard that song, everyone started stepping on the gas.
Cuando escuchamos esa canción, todos empezaron a pisar el acelerador.