¿Qué significa 'dar pie'?

Question

¡Hola!

¿Qué significa 'dar pie'?

I can't remember the context but I thought it might mean 'to give rise to' but now I realise that's not right, is it?

Gracias

• That is one meaning according to my link below. - RachelC May 25, 2010

Answer 1

Hola,

More context would help us help you. Some times it can mean, "to put up with", or "not do anything about".

Hope this helps.

• I am sorry I can't - it was in my exam earlier today so i don't have access to it :( - kirstenalexa May 25, 2010
• No problem. :) - LuisaGomezBa May 25, 2010
• hola luisa, podes dar un ejemplo de cuando ´dar pie´ significa "to put up with", or "not do anything about"? - mediterrunio Oct 11, 2010

Answer 2

http://www.wordmagicsoft.com/dictionary/es-en/dar pie a.php

dar pie a Verb

1. cause, bring about, give cause for, lead to, give cause to, give occasion to, give rise to, churn up; Synonyms: causar, dar lugar a, ocasionar, provocar, acarrear, atraer, dar motivo a, hacer; Originar, producir una causa su efecto. ; Ser causa, razón y motivo de que algo suceda.
2. cause; Synonyms: causar, dar lugar a