Pisadas (en. Footsteps)
/piˈsaðas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Mark left by the foot when touching the ground.
The footprints in the sand were clear.
Las pisadas en la arena eran claras.
Trace or mark left by something moving.
The animal's footprints were fresh in the mud.
Las pisadas del animal estaban frescas en el barro.
The action of stepping.
The footsteps of the crowd echoed in the street.
Las pisadas de la multitud resonaban en la calle.
Etymology
From the verb 'pisar', which comes from the Latin 'pēs, pedis', meaning foot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rooster's footsteps
Footsteps that are small and light.
pisadas de gallo
heavy footsteps
Marks that indicate a firm or heavy step.
pisadas pesadas
follow in someone's footsteps
To follow the tracks of someone or something.
seguir las pisadas
Related Words
pisar
Action of placing the foot on a surface.
pisar
foot
The lower limb of the human body.
pie
huella
Mark left by a foot or an object.
huella
Slang Meanings
Strong step
The strong step of a police officer can silence the noise.
La pisada fuerte de un policía puede hacer que se detenga el ruido.
false steps
His false steps cost him victory in the race.
Sus pisadas en falso le costaron la victoria en la carrera.