Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
pie
Pronunciation
IPA/pje/
Meaning
- masculine nounfoot
Example
Me duele el pie.
My foot is hurting.
More examples
El refugio está al pie de la montaña.
The shelter is at the foot of the mountain.
Core concept
Foot beneath the ankle that contacts the ground for support and forward movement.
Common phrases
dolor de pie
foot pain
al pie de
at the foot of
pie derecho
right foot
Similar words
pierna: Long part of the leg from hip to ankle that carries weight in standing and during steps.
tobillo: Hingelike joint linking foot and leg that lets the foot bend up and down.
talón: Firm rear portion of the foot's sole that rests on the ground and supports the body's rear weight.
dedo: Narrow, fingerlike appendage at the end of hands or feet that aids balance and fine touch.
Definition in Spanish
Parte del cuerpo humano situada bajo el tobillo cuya superficie inferior (la planta) y los dedos permiten el apoyo, el impulso y el desplazamiento del cuerpo.
Word origin
From Latin pes 'foot', evolving in the Romance languages into Old Spanish pie and keeping the core meaning of the limb segment that bears weight and propels the body.
Usage tips
- Use ponerse de pie to emphasize adopting a standing position, while levantarse is the neutral verb for getting up from sitting or lying down.