tiptoe in Portuguese
tiptoe in Portuguese is andar na ponta dos pés — tiptoe means to walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
tiptoe in Portuguese
andar na ponta dos pés
(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 Portuguese?
"tiptoe" in Portuguese is andar na ponta dos pés. 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 Portuguese, "tiptoe" is andar na ponta dos pés.
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