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tread in Portuguese

tread in Portuguese is pisar, espezinhar — tread means to walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

tread in Portuguese

pisar
verb
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
espezinhar
verb
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.

What does "tread" mean?

  1. verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.
    "He trod carefully across the icy pavement."
  2. noun The patterned grooves on a tire or shoe sole that provide grip.
    "The tires had almost no tread left."
  3. noun The sound or manner of someone walking.
    "She recognized his heavy tread on the stairs."

tread in a sentence

  • He trod carefully across the icy pavement.
  • Tread lightly — the floorboards are weak here.
  • The tires had almost no tread left.
  • She recognized his heavy tread on the stairs.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tread" in Portuguese?

"tread" in Portuguese is pisar, espezinhar. tread means: To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

How do you use "tread" in a sentence?

Example: "He trod carefully across the icy pavement." In Portuguese, "tread" is pisar, espezinhar.

Are there other ways to say "tread" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "tread": pisar, espezinhar.

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