como dedos de los pies
/komo dedos de los pjes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I eat toes" is translated into Spanish as como dedos de los pies.
This phrase is a statement used to express that the speaker consumes the digits on a human foot. In an informal context, you may also say Me como los dedos de los pies to express this idea.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase los dedos de los pies literally means "the toes".
Did you know?
- Spanish describes toes as dedos de los pies, which literally translates to 'fingers of the feet'.
- While como means 'I eat' in this phrase, it is also the standard word for 'how' in Spanish questions.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, using the reflexive form Me como los dedos de los pies adds an emphasis of completeness, suggesting you eat the toes entirely or with great relish.
Examples in context
- No es verdad que como dedos de los pies.It is not true that I eat toes.
- A veces como dedos de los pies.Sometimes I eat toes.
Example conversation
Two people are talking about their strange eating habits.
- MateoMaría, yo como dedos de los pies.María, I eat toes.
- María¡Eso es muy extraño, Mateo!That is very strange, Mateo!
- MateoSí, pero me gusta mucho.Yes, but I like it a lot.
- MaríaNo puedo creerlo.I cannot believe it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
