Pié (en. Foot)

/pje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The lower extremity of the human body, located at the end of the legs.
My foot hurts after walking all day.
Me duele el pié después de caminar todo el día.
Part of a structure that supports its weight or holds it in place.
The table has a very sturdy metal leg.
La mesa tiene un pié de metal muy resistente.
A unit of measurement equivalent to approximately 30.48 cm.
The field measures 100 feet long.
El campo mide 100 pies de largo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'pes', which means 'foot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not set foot
not to enter a place
no poner un pie
to stand
to remain standing
estar de pie
to take a step
to move a foot forward
dar un paso

Related Words

shoe
Footwear that is worn on the foot.
zapato
arch
Part of the foot between the upper part and the sole.
auge
ankle
Joint that connects the leg to the foot.
tobillo

Slang Meanings

To have a bad foot
When I say I don’t have good luck, it means I don’t have good fortune.
Cuando digo que no tengo buen pié, significa que no tengo buena suerte.
To catch the foot
He fell and hurt his foot because he tripped.
Él se cayó y se cogió el pié porque se tropezó.