Puntillas (en. Tiptoe)

/punˈtiʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small pieces of paper or fabric used on the edges of garments.

The lace on her dress gave it an elegant touch.

Las puntillas de su vestido le daban un toque elegante.

Part of shoes used for balance or decoration.

The laces of the dance shoes are very stylish.

Las puntillas de los zapatos de baile son muy estilizadas.

Embroidery technique that uses fine threads.

I learned to make lace to decorate tablecloths.

Aprendí a hacer puntillas para decorar manteles.

From the term 'tip' with a diminutive suffix.

to tiptoe out

to leave without making noise.

salir de puntillas

to be on tiptoes

to be in a position that requires balance.

estar de puntillas

to walk on tiptoes

to move stealthily.

caminar de puntillas

punctual

that arrives or is done on time.

puntual

tip

sharp or protruding end of something.

punta

pointer

indicates the direction or position.

puntero

To be in a delicate state or on a tightrope.

After the argument, their relationship was left on tiptoe.

Después de la discusión, su relación quedó de puntillas.

To do something without drawing much attention.

He tiptoed into the party to avoid being noticed.

Entró a la fiesta de puntillas para no ser notado.