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    Pisar (en. Step)

    /piˈsaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exert pressure with the foot on a surface.
    He stepped on the ground forcefully.
    Él pisó el suelo con fuerza.
    To lightly touch a surface with the foot.
    Do not step on the fresh paint.
    No pises la pintura fresca.
    To occur or happen in a place.
    That place was stepped on by many tourists.
    Ese lugar fue pisado por muchos turistas.
    To destroy or ruin something by stepping on it.
    He accidentally stepped on the flowers in the garden.
    Pisó las flores del jardín sin querer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pēs', which means 'foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to step on the brake
    To slow down a vehicle.
    pisar el freno
    to step on someone's toes
    To offend or touch on a sensitive topic.
    pisar callos
    do not step on the ground
    Not to be in an appropriate or normal situation.
    no pisar el suelo

    Related Words

    trampling
    The act of stepping repeatedly on something.
    pisoteo
    floor
    Surface on which one walks.
    piso
    to step hard
    Implies authority or decision when acting.
    pisar fuerte

    Slang Meanings

    To trample
    Don't make me trample your things.
    No me hagas pisotear tus cosas.
    To step on someone's heel
    Someone stepped on my heel at the party.
    Me pisaron talón en la fiesta.