pies

pyespjes

“pies” means “feet” in Spanish (plural of foot, the body part).

feet

Also: feet, base

NounmA1

A pair of bare human feet standing firmly on green grass.

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Me duelen los pies de tanto caminar.

My feet hurt from walking so much.

El bebé tiene los pies muy pequeños.

The baby has very small feet.

La mesa mide seis pies de largo.

The table is six feet long.

Acamparon a los pies de la montaña.

They camped at the foot (base) of the mountain.

Word Connections

Antonyms

manos (hands)

Common Collocations

a pie – on foot
de pie – standing
pies descalzos – bare feet

Idioms & Expressions

empezar con el pie izquierdo – To get off to a bad start.
tener los pies en la tierra – To be down-to-earth or realistic.
buscarle tres pies al gato – To overcomplicate things or look for trouble where there is none.

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Words that translate to "pies" in Spanish:

feet→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pies

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly says 'I am standing'?

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👥 Word Family▼

pie(foot) — Noun

pedal(pedal) — Noun

peatón(pedestrian) — Noun

pedestal(pedestal) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

despuéstres vez

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'pes', which meant 'foot'. It's a very old word that has kept a similar sound and meaning for thousands of years.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pésFrench: piedsItalian: piedi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you say 'me duelen los pies' instead of 'mis pies duelen'?

Great question! While 'mis pies duelen' is understandable, it's much more natural in Spanish to say 'me duelen los pies'. This structure, using 'me' to show it's happening *to me* and 'los' for the body part, is very common for talking about aches and pains.

Is 'pies' always masculine?

Yes. Even though it ends in '-es', it's the plural of 'el pie', which is a masculine noun. So you always use masculine words with it, like 'los pies' or 'pies fríos'.