Spanish word

pisar

Pronunciation

IPA/piˈsaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbstep on

Example

Por favor, no pises mis plantas.

Please don't step on my plants.

Illustration for pisar (step on)

More examples

Al entrar en casa, quítate los zapatos para no pisar la alfombra.

When you enter the house, take off your shoes so you don't step on the carpet.

Core concept

A foot pressing down on a pedal.

Common phrases

  • pisar el césped

    step on the grass

  • pisar la alfombra

    step on the carpet

  • pisar en falso

    misstep

Similar words

presionar: Applies sustained force with the hand or foot by pressing down or against something.
empujar: Forces an object or person to move by pushing against it with bodily effort.
pisotear: Tramples something by forcefully treading on it, causing injury or damage.
aplastar: Crushes something flat by pressing it with strong downward force.

Definition in Spanish

Apoyar el pie sobre una superficie para moverse, aplastar algo o accionar un mecanismo con el pie.

Word origin

From Latin pēs 'foot' via Vulgar Latin pesāre 'to press with the foot', Spanish pisar denotes placing the foot on a surface to move, crush, or operate a mechanism.

Usage tips

  • Common set phrases include pisar el freno to press the brake and pisar fuerte to stomp, and after stepping on someone's foot a short apology like 'Perdón, te he pisado' is normal.

Other meanings

  • step intoverb
  • stomp onverb

Related words

  • pisadafootprintnoun
  • pisoteotramplingnoun

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