意味
Upright position.
文化的背景
Drinking coffee 'in piedi' at the counter is the most common way to consume espresso. It is a quick, social ritual that avoids the 'coperto' (service charge) applied at tables. In Italy, it is highly expected that younger people or able-bodied individuals stand up ('alzarsi in piedi') to give their seat to the elderly, pregnant women, or people with disabilities on public transport. Italians spend a lot of time 'in piedi' in piazze, socializing and people-watching. While there are benches, the 'stare in piedi' while chatting is a fundamental part of the 'passeggiata' culture. During Catholic Mass in Italy, there are specific moments where the congregation must stand 'in piedi' (e.g., during the Gospel). Knowing when to stand is key to following the service.
The 'Stare' vs 'Essere' Rule
Use 'stare in piedi' for the physical posture and 'essere in piedi' when you mean you are awake and out of bed.
Don't Walk 'In Piedi'!
Remember, if you are moving, it's 'a piedi'. If you say 'vado in piedi', people will think you are a statue being moved!
意味
Upright position.
The 'Stare' vs 'Essere' Rule
Use 'stare in piedi' for the physical posture and 'essere in piedi' when you mean you are awake and out of bed.
Don't Walk 'In Piedi'!
Remember, if you are moving, it's 'a piedi'. If you say 'vado in piedi', people will think you are a statue being moved!
Save Money at the Bar
Always look for the 'prezzo al banco' vs 'prezzo al tavolo'. Standing (in piedi) is almost always cheaper!
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition (in or a).
Oggi non prendo l'autobus, vado ____ piedi.
When you are walking/moving, you use 'a piedi'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am standing'?
Come si dice 'I am standing'?
'Sto in piedi' is the standard way to describe the posture of standing.
Fill in the missing phrase in this bar dialogue.
Barista: 'Desidera un tavolo?' Cliente: 'No, grazie. Prendo il caffè ____.'
In an Italian bar, if you don't want a table, you drink 'in piedi' at the counter.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Match 'La tua scusa non sta in piedi' to the correct context.
This figurative use means an argument or excuse is not believable.
Fill in the verb that often accompanies 'in piedi' to mean 'to stand up'.
Per favore, ____ in piedi quando entra il professore.
'Mettersi in piedi' means to move into a standing position.
What does 'Sono in piedi dalle cinque' mean?
Select the correct translation.
'Essere in piedi' is a common way to say you are out of bed and awake.
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When to use 'In Piedi'
Physical
- • At the bar
- • On the bus
- • Waiting in line
State
- • Awake
- • Out of bed
- • Active
Figurative
- • Logical argument
- • Valid theory
- • Believable excuse
In Piedi vs. A Piedi
練習問題バンク
6 問題Oggi non prendo l'autobus, vado ____ piedi.
When you are walking/moving, you use 'a piedi'.
Come si dice 'I am standing'?
'Sto in piedi' is the standard way to describe the posture of standing.
Barista: 'Desidera un tavolo?' Cliente: 'No, grazie. Prendo il caffè ____.'
In an Italian bar, if you don't want a table, you drink 'in piedi' at the counter.
Match 'La tua scusa non sta in piedi' to the correct context.
This figurative use means an argument or excuse is not believable.
Per favore, ____ in piedi quando entra il professore.
'Mettersi in piedi' means to move into a standing position.
Select the correct translation.
'Essere in piedi' is a common way to say you are out of bed and awake.
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よくある質問
10 問The word 'piedi' is plural, but the phrase 'in piedi' is used for both singular and plural subjects. It never changes to 'in piede'.
Yes! 'Sono già in piedi' is the perfect way to tell someone you are awake and out of bed.
The opposite is 'seduto' (sitting) or 'sdraiato' (lying down).
It's a mix of tradition, speed, and cost. Standing at the bar is a quick social break and usually costs less than sitting at a table.
You can say 'alzarsi' or 'mettersi in piedi'. 'Alzarsi' is more common for the general action of getting up.
No. 'On foot' (walking) is 'a piedi'. This is a very common mistake for beginners.
Yes, you can say a bottle is 'in piedi' if it is upright, though 'in verticale' is also used.
It means an argument, theory, or excuse is not logical or believable—it 'doesn't hold water'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or a stranger.
No, Italian doesn't use the '-ing' form this way. You must use the phrase 'in piedi'.
関連フレーズ
a piedi
contraston foot / walking
in punta di piedi
specialized formon tiptoes / discreetly
mettersi in piedi
builds onto stand up
reggersi in piedi
similarto support oneself standing
stare in piedi
synonymto be standing
da piedi a capo
relatedfrom head to toe
