Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of busca (to search for) +‎ pies (feet). Literally, feet-searcher.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /buskaˈpjes/ [bus.kaˈpjes]
  • Rhymes: -es
  • Syllabification: bus‧ca‧piés

Noun

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buscapiés m (plural buscapiés)

  1. firecracker set off to move horizontally close to the ground
    Synonym: buscaniguas

Noun

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buscapiés

  1. plural of buscapié

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