de pie

standing

de pie(deh pyeh)

phrase

1. (position)

a. standing

Ya no quedaban asientos y tuve que quedarme de pie toda la conferencia.

There were no seats left, so I had to remain standing throughout the whole lecture.

b. on your feet

Has estado de pie todo el día; debes de estar cansada.

You have been on your feet all day; you must be tired.

2. (used to ask people to rise)

a. stand

El juez ha entrado a la sala. Todos de pie, por favor.

The judge has entered the room. All stand, please.

b. stand up

¡De pie, he dicho! ¡No quiero ver a nadie sentado!

I said, stand up! I don't want to see anybody sitting!