Pumped Up Kicks
/pumped up kiɡɡs/from spelling rules
Pumped Up Kicks is the title of a popular song by the band Foster the People in Spanish.
The phrase refers specifically to the title of the song by Foster the People. In some Latin American countries, people may use the word tenis to refer to sneakers.
How do you pronounce it?
/pumped up kiɡɡs/
Did you know?
- While the song title refers to sneakers, if you were to translate 'kicks' literally as 'patadas' in Spanish, you would be talking about physical strikes with a foot rather than footwear.
- The word zapatillas is used for both sneakers and house slippers, often distinguished only by the context of the conversation.
- The word zapatillas comes from zapato, meaning 'shoe', combined with a diminutive suffix to indicate the smaller or softer nature of the footwear.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la canción Pumped Up Kicks.I love the song Pumped Up Kicks.
- ¿Has escuchado Pumped Up Kicks recientemente?Have you heard Pumped Up Kicks recently?
- Ese ritmo de Pumped Up Kicks es genial.That rhythm of Pumped Up Kicks is great.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about music in a room.
- María¿Qué canción estás escuchando, Daniel?What song are you listening to, Daniel?
- DanielEstoy escuchando Pumped Up Kicks.I am listening to Pumped Up Kicks.
- MaríaEsa canción es muy pegadiza.That song is very catchy.
- DanielSí, me encanta el ritmo.Yes, I love the beat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
