de puntillas

on tiptoes

de puntillas(deh poon-tee-yahs)

phrase

1. (general)

a. on tiptoes

Salí de la habitación de puntillas porque no quería despertar a mi novia.

I walked out of the room on tiptoes because I didn't want to wake up my girlfriend.

b. on the tips of one's toes

Caminaba de puntillas, pero era en vano porque la madera rechinaba.

I walked on the tips of my toes, but it was in vain because the wooden floor creaked.