Pisando (en. Stepping)
/piˈsando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform the action of walking or crushing something with the feet.
He is stepping on the ground very hard.
Está pisando el suelo con mucha fuerza.
To move by stepping in a certain direction.
He is stepping carefully not to make noise.
Va pisando con cuidado para no hacer ruido.
To apply pressure with the foot on an object.
By stepping on the brake, the car stopped.
Pisando el freno se detuvo el coche.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'pisar', which has Latin roots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stepping strong
Acting with determination.
pisando fuerte
treading on solid ground
Being in a safe situation.
pisando terreno firme
not stepping on heels
Not being caught or closely followed.
no pisar los talones
Related Words
pisar
Action of placing the foot on something.
pisar
paso
Movement made while walking.
paso
huella
Mark left by a foot when stepping.
huella
Slang Meanings
To figuratively step over someone or something.
He shouldn't be stepping on his colleagues to get ahead.
No debería estar pisando a sus compañeros para avanzar.
To go very fast, like stepping on the accelerator.
You're stepping on it hard in that race!
¡Vas pisando a fondo en esa carrera!