a pie firme — meaning & examples
Language: es
Meanings:
- Standing firmly with one's feet planted; physically steady.
Examples
BetaEl niño estaba a pie firme en la tabla de surf, listo para coger la ola.
The boy was standing firmly on the surfboard, ready to catch the wave.
Durante el temblor, ella mantuvo a pie firme, sin perder el equilibrio ni el control.
During the earthquake, she stood firmly without losing balance or control.
El atleta se colocó a pie firme antes de iniciar la carrera, concentrado y seguro.
The athlete stood firmly before starting the race, focused and confident.
El anciano se apoyaba en el bastón pero aún estaba a pie firme y podía caminar sin ayuda.
The elderly man leaned on the cane but was still standing firmly and could walk unaided.
- Resolutely and without wavering; firmly established in position, opinion, or determination.
Examples
BetaEl director defendió su proyecto a pie firme frente a todas las críticas.
The director defended his project resolutely in the face of all criticism.
Nos mantenemos a pie firme en nuestra decisión, no cambiaremos de opinión.
We stand firm in our decision; we will not change our minds.
¿Crees que podrás presentar tu argumento a pie firme? Sí, he preparado todo muy bien.
Do you think you can present your argument firmly? Yes, I have prepared everything very well.
Examples:
- ES: ¿Así, a pie firme?EN: Shot?
- ES: Cuando un comandante haya ejercido adecuadamente estas características sólo le quedará esperar a pie firme la llegada del enemigo.EN: As he should be universal in his rewards so should he be judicial and reproof. When a commander has properly exercised these qualities he has only to await the appearance of the enemy.
- ES: Pero puedo asegurarle que en lo de mantener la paz se trata siempre estoy a pie firme.EN: You're very most kind. But I can assure you when it comes to matters of keeping the peace... I'm always on my toes.
- ES: (Don Venancio me echó la bronca, pero me había contagiado...) (..del heroísmo de Lawrence y la aguanté a pie firme).EN: (Don Venancio was angry with me, but I'd become infected...) (with the heroism of Lawrence and stood my ground). (I went out of that sacristy very proudly).
- ES: Se mantuvo a pie firme contra ellos en el Festival de Fin de Año.EN: He stood against them at the Year-End Festival.
- ES: Espero a pie firme el choque de la cosa que queréis decirme.EN: I stand the push of your one thing that you will tell.EN: I stand the push of your one thing that you will tell.
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