What it's NOT
pie does NOT translate to pie (del cuerpo).
To say "pie (del cuerpo)" in English, use foot.
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pie
Does NOT mean pie (del cuerpo)
It means a baked dessert with a crust
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
pie means a baked dessert with a crust.
Why it's confused
Spanish "pie" is the lower part of the leg. English "pie" is a baked dessert with a crust or topping. The body part in English is "foot."
How it's pronounced
piePÁI
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Examples of correct use
English
We baked an apple pie.
Spanish
Horneamos un pastel de manzana.
English
Do you want a slice of pie?
Spanish
¿Quieres un pedazo de pastel?
A trick to remember it
Pie = a baked dessert (apple pie). The body part (Spanish "pie") = foot.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "pie" mean in English?
"Pie" means "a baked dessert with a crust". It looks a lot like "pie", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "pie" in English?
To say "pie" in English, use "foot". If you use "pie" instead, you would actually be saying "a baked dessert with a crust".
Do "pie" and "pie" mean the same thing?
Spanish "pie" is the lower part of the leg. English "pie" is a baked dessert with a crust or topping. The body part in English is "foot."
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