pies grandes
/pjes ɡɾandes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big feet" is translated into Spanish as pies grandes.
The phrase pies grandes is used to describe feet that are larger than average in size.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of pies (feet) and grandes (big/large). In Spanish, the adjective follows the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing body parts in Spanish, you typically use a definite article like los (the) instead of a possessive adjective like "mis" or "tus" (my/your) to indicate ownership. For example, you would say los pies grandes rather than using a possessive.
Did you know?
- While pies grandes is literal, the expression no dar pie con bola describes someone who is failing miserably or cannot get anything right.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, if you are talking about a person's 'footprints' left in the sand or snow, you would use huellas instead of pies, as pies refers strictly to the anatomical body part.
- The word pie can also refer to the base of a lamp or a mountain, extending the anatomical meaning of 'foot' to inanimate objects.
Examples in context
- Yo tengo los pies grandes.I have big feet.This sentence is useful for practicing how to express that you have pies grandes.Tatoeba #6797786 by arh, translation #5850507 by CK
- ¿Tienes grandes pies? Sí, tengo pies grandes. Me cuesta encontrar zapatos que me queden bien.Do you have big feet? Yes, I have big feet. It's hard for me to find shoes that fit me well.
- ¡Mira mis pies gigantes! Jaja, sí, tus pies son enormes.Look at my giant feet! Haha, yes, your feet are enormous.
- Él tiene los pies grandes.He has big feet.
- Es difícil encontrar zapatos para pies grandes.It is difficult to find shoes for big feet.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are shopping for shoes.
- LucíaMateo, ¿por qué no te quedan estos zapatos?Mateo, why don't these shoes fit you?
- MateoEs que yo tengo los pies grandes.It's just that I have big feet.
- LucíaBusquemos una talla más grande entonces.Let's look for a larger size then.
- MateoGracias, Lucía, eso sería ideal.Thanks, Lucía, that would be ideal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
