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to tread
01
pisar, aplastar
to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action
Transitive: to tread on sth
Example
The muddy boots tread on the freshly planted flowers, leaving imprints in the garden.
Las botas embarradas pisan las flores recién plantadas, dejando huellas en el jardín.
The marching soldiers tread on the soft soil, leaving a pattern of footprints on the training ground.
Los soldados en marcha pisan el suelo blando, dejando un patrón de huellas en el campo de entrenamiento.
02
pisar, andar
to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps
Intransitive: to tread somewhere
Example
The hikers tread along the mountain trail, enjoying the breathtaking views.
Los excursionistas andan por el sendero de la montaña, disfrutando de las vistas impresionantes.
As the procession began, the participants tread slowly down the aisle of the church.
A medida que comenzó la procesión, los participantes pisaron lentamente por el pasillo de la iglesia.
03
reprimir, aplastar
to suppress or control with force, as if trampling down opposition or resistance
Transitive: to tread sth
Example
The authoritarian regime sought to tread any dissent, silencing opposing voices.
El régimen autoritario buscó reprimir cualquier disidencia, silenciando las voces opuestas.
In times of crisis, the government may attempt to tread resistance by implementing strict measures.
En tiempos de crisis, el gobierno puede intentar reprimir la resistencia implementando medidas estrictas.
04
copula, pavonear
(of a male bird) to engage in the mating process
Transitive: to tread a female bird
Example
During the breeding season, the male peacock treads the female to fertilize her eggs.
Durante la temporada de cría, el pavo real copula a la hembra para fertilizar sus huevos.
The male swan treads the female gracefully, their synchronized movements a part of their mating ritual.
El cisne macho copula a la hembra con gracia, sus movimientos sincronizados son parte de su ritual de apareamiento.
Tread
01
pisada, paso
a step in walking or running
02
huella, peldaño
the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on
03
talla, suela
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
04
tread, dibujos de la banda de rodadura
the part of a tire that comes into contact with the road, featuring patterns for grip
Example
She checked the tread depth before the road trip.
They rotated the tires to ensure even tread wear.
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