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"Foot" in Spanish: pie

el pie

Say it: pyehmasculine · el pienoun/ˈpje/

Foot is el pie (pyeh). It is masculine. Plural is los pies. Say Me duele el pie or Pongo el pie aquí.

After standing

Me duele el pie derecho.
My right foot hurts.
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How to pronounce pie

Say it

pyeh

/ˈpje/

Pyeh—one syllable. Soft p. Like pyay without a long ay.

"Foot" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el piefoot

Singular.

los piesfeet

Plural.

me duele el piemy foot hurts

Pain phrase.

a pieon foot / walking

Travel mode.

How to use pie in real life

  1. 1After standing

    Me duele el pie derecho.

    My right foot hurts.

    Pain with pie.

  2. 2Directions

    Pon el pie en el pedal.

    Put your foot on the pedal.

    Instruction with pie.

  3. 3City trip

    Vamos a pie al museo.

    We're going to the museum on foot.

    A pie = walking.

Mistakes English speakers make with pie

Incorrect: La pie está hinchado.

Correct: El pie está hinchado.

Pie is masculine: el pie.

Incorrect: Mis foots duelen.

Correct: Me duelen los pies.

Plural is los pies; use Me duelen los pies.

Good to know

A pie means walking, not dessert. Some stores ask ¿Qué número de pie usa? Others say talla.

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Trying on shoes

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Te aprieta el pie este zapato?

    Does this shoe pinch your foot?

  2. You

    Un poco. El pie izquierdo duele.

    A little. The left foot hurts.

  3. ChatPal

    Probemos un número más.

    Let's try one size up.

  4. You

    Sí, por favor.

    Yes, please.

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"Foot" in other languages

FAQ

Common questions about "Foot" in Spanish

Is pie masculine?

Yes: el pie, mis pies.

What is the plural?

Los pies.

What does a pie mean?

On foot / by walking.

How do you pronounce pie?

One syllable: pyeh.

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