tiptoe in Italian
tiptoe in Italian is punta dei piedi, camminare in punta di piedi — tiptoe means to walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
tiptoe in Italian
punta dei piedi
(usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.
camminare in punta di piedi
(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th C.]
What does "tiptoe" mean?
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verb To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
"She tiptoed past the sleeping baby."
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noun Used in the phrase "on tiptoe(s)," meaning standing or moving on the balls of the feet.
"He stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf."
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tiptoe in a sentence
- She tiptoed past the sleeping baby.
- He tiptoed downstairs so as not to wake anyone.
- He stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.
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What is "tiptoe" in Italian?
"tiptoe" in Italian is punta dei piedi, camminare in punta di piedi. tiptoe means: To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
How do you use "tiptoe" in a sentence?
Example: "She tiptoed past the sleeping baby." In Italian, "tiptoe" is punta dei piedi, camminare in punta di piedi.
Are there other ways to say "tiptoe" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "tiptoe": punta dei piedi, camminare in punta di piedi.
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