patizambo
/patiθambo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for bowlegged is patizambo.
How do you pronounce it?
/patiθambo/
Did you know?
- While patizambo describes the legs, in certain regions, the word patizambo is also used metaphorically to describe an object that is unstable or unevenly balanced.
- The prefix pati in patizambo comes from the word pata, which is specifically used for the legs of animals or furniture rather than humans.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone patizambo is not just a physical description but can be used as a playful or lighthearted insult regarding their lack of grace.
Examples in context
- Tiene las piernas arqueadas.He/She has bow-shaped legs.
- Sufro de piernas arqueadas desde niño/a.I have had bow-shaped legs since childhood.
- Él es un poco patizambo.He is a bit bowlegged.
- El atleta nació patizambo.The athlete was born bowlegged.
- Su caminar es raro porque es patizambo.His walk is strange because he is bowlegged.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a character in a movie.
- Lucía¿Viste al actor del cine?Did you see the actor from the movie?
- DanielSí, es un hombre patizambo.Yes, he is a bowlegged man.
- LucíaEso lo hace ver muy gracioso.That makes him look very funny.
- DanielEs verdad, tiene mucha personalidad.It's true, he has a lot of personality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
