vamos a pie

we walk

vamos a pie(bah-mohs ah pyeh)

phrase

1. (used to express a habitual or potential action; first person plural)

a. we walk

Siempre vamos a pie a la escuela.

We always walk to school.

b. we go on foot

¿Cómo van al trabajo? - Vamos a pie.

How do you go to work? - We go on foot.

2. (used to express a future action; first person plural)

a. we're walking

No nos apetece manejar, así que vamos a pie al restaurante. - ¿No está un poco lejos de su casa?

We don't feel like driving, so we're walking to the restaurant. - Isn't it a bit far from your place?

b. we'll walk

Esta tarde vamos a pie al café porque está muy cerca.

We'll walk to the coffee shop this afternoon because it's very close.

c. we're going on foot

¿Les llevo en carro al supermercado? - No, vamos a pie. Solo tenemos que comprar queso.

Shall I drive you to the supermarket? - No, we're going on foot. We just have to buy some cheese.

d. we'll go on foot

¿Van hoy en bici al parque? - No, vamos a pie.

Will you go to the park by bike today? - No, we'll go on foot.

3. (used to make a suggestion; first person plural)

a. let's walk

Venga, vamos a pie hasta allí, así hacemos un poco de ejercicio.

Come on, let's walk there so we do a little exercise.

b. let's go on foot

Vamos a pie y miramos los escaparates. - Sí, estupendo.

Let's go on foot and do some window-shopping. - Yes, great.