heel

• Sustantivo que designa la parte posterior del pie humano, debajo del tobillo, o la sección del calzado o del calcetín que cubre esa zona.

A noun referring to the back part of the human foot below the ankle, or the part of a shoe or sock that covers this area.

1. Part of the footA1formal

   The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

   Talón del pie

   • He injured his heel while running.
   • The shoe rubbed against her heel, causing a blister.
   • She stood on her heels to reach the top shelf.

2. A1formal

   The part of a shoe or boot that supports the heel of the foot.

   Tacón (parte del calzado)

   • The heel of her shoe broke off while she was walking.
   • He prefers shoes with a low heel for comfort.
   • The cobbler replaced the worn heel on his boots.

3. Contemptible personB2informal

   An informal term for a person who is dishonest, untrustworthy, or behaves badly.

   Persona despreciable

   • He's a real heel for cheating on his taxes.
   • Don't trust him; he's a complete heel.
   • She called him a heel after he broke his promise.

   Sinónimosbastardblackguardcadjerkknavelouserascalratroguescoundrel

• Verbo que indica seguir de cerca a alguien, normalmente una orden para que un perro camine junto a su dueño, o inclinarse hacia un lado, como hace un barco.

A verb used to indicate the act of following closely behind someone, typically a command for a dog to walk beside its owner, or to tilt or lean to one side, as in a ship.

1. Follow closelyA2formal

   (Of a dog) to walk close behind or beside its owner, especially on command.

   Ir al paso (perro)

   • The trainer commanded the dog to heel.
   • The puppy learned to heel during the obedience class.
   • She told her dog to heel as they walked down the street.

   Sinónimosfollowshadowtagtrail

2. Repair a shoe heelB1formal

   To attach or replace the heel of a shoe.

   solar un zapato

   • The cobbler heeled my boots for a small fee.
   • He needs to heel his favorite pair of shoes.
   • She took her high heels to the shop to get them heeled.

   Sinónimosreheel