pedal
/peˈdal/masculine
The English phrase 'pedal' translates to pedal in Spanish.
The word pedal is a masculine noun referring to a lever operated by one's foot. In Spanish, you use the verb 'pisar' (to step on/tread) to describe the action of operating a pedal.
Meaning: lever operated by one’s foot (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈdal/
Did you know?
- The phrase pisar el pedal can be used metaphorically in some regions to mean accelerating or rushing a process.
- While pedal refers to the lever, the act of pedaling a bicycle is expressed using the reflexive verb pedalear.
- The Spanish word pedal shares the same Latin root as the English word 'pedestrian'.
Examples in context
- Pisó el pedal del freno.He pressed the brake pedal.This sentence is useful for learning how to say 'he pressed the brake pedal' using pedal.Tatoeba #1031217 by Shishir, translation #292645 by CK
- Tom pisó fuerte el pedal de freno y paró en seco con un chirrido.Tom stomped on the brake pedal and screeched to a halt.This sentence is useful for describing a person stomping on the brake pedal and stopping abruptly.Tatoeba #1692489 by teskmon, translation #1092861 by CK
- El pedal de la bicicleta permite al ciclista propulsarla hacia adelante.The pedal of the bicycle allows the cyclist to propel it forward.
- Me encanta pedalear por el parque en las mañanas.I love pedaling through the park in the mornings.
- El pedal de la bicicleta está roto.The bicycle pedal is broken.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are working in a bicycle repair shop.
- DanielSofía, ¿puedes revisar el pedal izquierdo?Sofía, can you check the left pedal?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, parece que está flojo.Yes, Daniel, it seems to be loose.
- DanielNecesitamos comprar un pedal nuevo.We need to buy a new pedal.
- SofíaLo buscaré en el almacén ahora mismo.I will look for it in the warehouse right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pedal” translations and entries pedal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pedal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
