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Foot

fʊt
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
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pie, pata, fondo

Foot meanings in Spanish

pie

Example:
I hurt my foot playing soccer.
Me lastimé el pie jugando al fútbol.
She has a beautiful tattoo on her foot.
Ella tiene un tatuaje hermoso en el pie.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General conversation, medical contexts, describing body parts
Note: The most common translation of 'foot' in Spanish is 'pie'.

pata

Example:
The cat's paw has soft fur.
La pata del gato tiene pelo suave.
The bird landed on my foot.
El pájaro se posó en mi pata.
Usage: informalContext: Informal contexts, referring to animal limbs
Note: In informal contexts, 'foot' can be translated as 'pata' when referring to animal limbs.

fondo

Example:
The bottom of the lake was muddy.
El fondo del lago estaba fangoso.
I need to find the foot of the mountain.
Necesito encontrar el fondo de la montaña.
Usage: formalContext: Describing physical depths or the lowest part of something
Note: In formal contexts, 'foot' can be translated as 'fondo' when referring to physical depths or the lowest part of something.

Foot's synonyms

leg

A leg is the part of the body below the knee.
Example: He hurt his leg while hiking.
Note: While a foot is the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, a leg refers to the entire limb from the hip to the ankle.

paw

A paw is the foot of an animal with claws or pads.
Example: The cat's soft paws left prints in the sand.
Note: Paw specifically refers to the foot of an animal, especially one with claws or pads, whereas foot can refer to human or animal feet.

hoof

A hoof is the hard part of the foot of an ungulate animal such as a horse, cow, or deer.
Example: The horse's hooves clicked on the pavement.
Note: Hoof is a specialized term for the foot of certain animals like horses, cows, and deer, characterized by a hard outer covering.

Foot expressions, common phrases

Put your best foot forward

To make a good impression by presenting oneself in the best possible way.
Example: When you go for a job interview, make sure to put your best foot forward by dressing smartly and being well-prepared.
Note: The phrase does not refer to the literal act of physically placing one's foot forward but rather means to showcase oneself positively.

Shoot yourself in the foot

To do something that harms one's own interests or causes one's own failure.
Example: By arriving late to the meeting, she really shot herself in the foot when she was trying to impress the boss.
Note: This phrase is figurative and does not involve actual shooting or physical harm to one's foot.

Get off on the right foot

To begin something in a positive or successful way.
Example: Starting the project with a clear plan will help us get off on the right foot.
Note: This phrase focuses on the idea of starting well and does not directly involve physical movement.

Have one foot in the grave

To be very old or in very poor health, often implying that death may be near.
Example: At his age, some people might say he has one foot in the grave, but he's still full of energy and life.
Note: This phrase is metaphorical and does not literally mean having one foot physically buried in the ground.

Fell on deaf ears

To be ignored or disregarded, especially when trying to communicate something important.
Example: His warning about the dangers of smoking fell on deaf ears as none of the students seemed to take it seriously.
Note: The phrase does not involve the literal act of falling but rather means that the information was not heeded.

Get cold feet

To suddenly become too frightened or hesitant to do something previously planned or expected.
Example: She was supposed to bungee jump, but she got cold feet at the last minute and decided not to go through with it.
Note: The phrase does not refer to the actual sensation of having cold feet but rather to experiencing fear or hesitation.

Drag one's feet

To delay or be slow in doing something, often out of reluctance or indecision.
Example: The project is falling behind schedule because some team members are dragging their feet on completing their tasks.
Note: This phrase does not involve physically dragging one's feet but rather means to procrastinate or stall.

Foot everyday (slang) expressions

Foot the bill

To pay for something, especially a bill or cost.
Example: Let's go out for dinner, and I'll foot the bill this time.
Note: The slang term 'foot the bill' specifically refers to covering expenses or costs, whereas 'foot' alone refers to the lower extremity of the leg.

Foot loose

To be free, without attachments or responsibilities.
Example: He's always foot loose and fancy-free, traveling wherever he pleases.
Note: In this context, 'foot loose' suggests being unattached or unburdened by responsibilities, different from the literal meaning of 'foot.'

Foot traffic

The number of people walking past a particular location, often used to describe potential customers or visitors.
Example: The store relies on foot traffic to attract customers.
Note: The term 'foot traffic' specifically refers to pedestrian movement near a place, not just the physical foot itself.

Foot in the door

To establish a preliminary connection or gain an initial advantage in a situation.
Example: I got a foot in the door with that internship; now I just need to impress them.
Note: The slang term 'foot in the door' implies making progress or gaining a foothold, as compared to the literal body part.

Foot the pedal

To accelerate or increase the speed of something.
Example: He really put his foot on the pedal and finished the race in record time.
Note: The expression 'foot the pedal' relates to increasing speed or intensity, contrasting with just referring to the physical foot.

Foot the gas

To press on the gas pedal of a vehicle to accelerate.
Example: We need to foot the gas if we want to make it to the concert on time.
Note: The slang term 'foot the gas' specifically refers to accelerating a vehicle, distinct from the more general reference to 'foot.'

Foot the accelerator

To apply pressure to the accelerator pedal of a vehicle for acceleration.
Example: She always likes to foot the accelerator when driving, enjoying the thrill of speed.
Note: The term 'foot the accelerator' describes the action of pushing the accelerator in a vehicle, emphasizing speed or acceleration.

Foot - Examples

My foot hurts.
Me duele el pie.
She has a blister on her heel.
Ella tiene una ampolla en su talón.
He took a step forward with his left foot.
Él dio un paso adelante con su pie izquierdo.

Foot grammar

Foot - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: foot
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): feet
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): foot
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): footed
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): footed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): footing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): foots
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): foot
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): foot
Syllables, Separation and Stress
foot Contains 1 syllables: foot
Phonetic transcription: ˈfu̇t
foot , ˈfu̇t (The red syllable is stressed)

Foot - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
foot: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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