piedi

This is the 389th most frequent Italian word.


piedi

"Feet."


Here, 'piedi' refers to the physical feet, the body parts used for walking.

Ho camminato per due ore e ora mi fanno male i piedi.

I walked for two hours, and now my feet hurt.


In this context, 'piedi' is used as a unit of measurement, specifically referring to 'feet'.

Misuro un mobile con i piedi per stimarne la lunghezza.

I measure a piece of furniture with my feet to estimate its length.


Here, 'piedi' emphasizes the standing posture, showing physical grounding or stability.

Sono stato lì, fermo sui miei piedi, aspettando il mio turno.

I stood there, standing on my feet, waiting for my turn.