Italian · Body & Health
"Foot" in Italian: piede
il piede
Foot in Italian is il piede (eel PYEH-deh). The plural is i piedi. A piedi means on foot. Mi fa male il piede means my foot hurts.
After sightseeing
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How to pronounce piede
Say it
eel PYEH-deh
/il ˈpjɛ.de/
Piede stresses PYEH: PYEH-deh. Piedi is PYEH-dee.
"Foot" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il piede | foot One foot. | One foot. |
| i piedi | feet Plural. | Plural. |
| a piedi | on foot Walking as transport. | Walking as transport. |
| a piedi nudi | barefoot Without shoes. | Without shoes. |
How to use piede in real life
- 1After sightseeing
Mi fanno male i piedi.
My feet hurt.
I piedi plural with pain.
- 2Choosing transport
Andiamo a piedi: è vicino.
Let's go on foot: it's close.
A piedi = on foot.
- 3At the beach
Cammino a piedi nudi sulla sabbia.
I walk barefoot on the sand.
A piedi nudi.
Mistakes English speakers make with piede
Incorrect: La piede è gonfio.
Correct: Il piede è gonfio.
Piede is masculine: il piede.
Incorrect: Ho due piede stanchi.
Correct: Ho i piedi stanchi.
Plural is piedi, not piede.
Good to know
Museum days end with mi fanno male i piedi. City directions often end with meglio a piedi when cars cannot enter the centro storico. Shoe shops still measure il piede carefully before selling scarpe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding how to reach a nearby square
ChatPal
Prendiamo il bus o andiamo a piedi?
Shall we take the bus or go on foot?
You
A piedi, se i piedi reggono.
On foot, if our feet can handle it.
ChatPal
Io ho un piede un po' indolenzito.
I have a slightly sore foot.
You
Allora camminiamo piano: niente corsa sui piedi.
Then let's walk slowly: no racing on our feet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Foot" in Italian
How do I say on foot?
A piedi.
What is the plural of piede?
I piedi.
How do I say my foot hurts?
Mi fa male il piede.
What does a piedi nudi mean?
Barefoot.
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