Bedeutung
To act cautiously and prudently, especially in a delicate situation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, this is a very common idiom used in both corporate and casual settings to signal professional maturity. Mexicans use this to describe someone who is being very careful about not causing offense or trouble in social circles. Used frequently in political or economic discussions where caution is paramount due to market instability.
Don't overthink
Just remember: Lead = Heavy = Slow = Careful.
Native usage
Natives love this phrase because it sounds sophisticated yet grounded.
Bedeutung
To act cautiously and prudently, especially in a delicate situation.
Don't overthink
Just remember: Lead = Heavy = Slow = Careful.
Native usage
Natives love this phrase because it sounds sophisticated yet grounded.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the phrase.
Para no cometer errores, debemos andar con pies de ______.
The idiom is 'pies de plomo'.
When should you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate for 'andar con pies de plomo'?
It is used for high-stakes, delicate situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Should I tell the boss about the mistake?' B: 'I would ______, it's a sensitive topic.'
The context requires caution.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
What does 'andar con pies de plomo' mean?
It is a metaphor for prudence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPara no cometer errores, debemos andar con pies de ______.
The idiom is 'pies de plomo'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'andar con pies de plomo'?
It is used for high-stakes, delicate situations.
A: 'Should I tell the boss about the mistake?' B: 'I would ______, it's a sensitive topic.'
The context requires caution.
What does 'andar con pies de plomo' mean?
It is a metaphor for prudence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
No, 'pies' is masculine, but it applies to everyone.
No, that is incorrect. Always use 'plomo'.
It is neutral and works in most contexts.
It means you are careful, not necessarily slow.
Only if you are being careful about an injury.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ir con cuidado
similarTo go carefully
Tener precaución
similarTo have caution
No dar un paso en falso
builds onNot to take a false step
