A1 Idiom 중립

Andar con pies de plomo

To tread carefully

To act cautiously and prudently, especially in a delicate situation.

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문화적 배경

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.

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Don't overthink

Just remember: Lead = Heavy = Slow = Careful.

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Native usage

Natives love this phrase because it sounds sophisticated yet grounded.

To act cautiously and prudently, especially in a delicate situation.

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Don't overthink

Just remember: Lead = Heavy = Slow = Careful.

💬

Native usage

Natives love this phrase because it sounds sophisticated yet grounded.

셀프 테스트

Complete the phrase.

Para no cometer errores, debemos andar con pies de ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: plomo

The idiom is 'pies de plomo'.

When should you use this phrase?

Which situation is appropriate for 'andar con pies de plomo'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Making a risky business deal

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.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: andar con pies de plomo

The context requires caution.

Match the phrase to the meaning.

What does 'andar con pies de plomo' mean?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To act with extreme caution

It is a metaphor for prudence.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Para no cometer errores, debemos andar con pies de ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: plomo

The idiom is 'pies de plomo'.

When should you use this phrase? Choose A2

Which situation is appropriate for 'andar con pies de plomo'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Making a risky business deal

It is used for high-stakes, delicate situations.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Should I tell the boss about the mistake?' B: 'I would ______, it's a sensitive topic.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: andar con pies de plomo

The context requires caution.

Match the phrase to the meaning. situation_matching A1

What does 'andar con pies de plomo' mean?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To act with extreme caution

It is a metaphor for prudence.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

6 질문

Yes, 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.

관련 표현

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Ir con cuidado

similar

To go carefully

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Tener precaución

similar

To have caution

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No dar un paso en falso

builds on

Not to take a false step

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