entrepierna
/entɾeˈpjeɾna/feminine
The English word "crotch" can be translated into Spanish as entrepierna.
Entrepierna refers to the area of a person's body located between the legs.
Meaning: area of a person’s body (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word entrepierna is a compound of entre, meaning "between" and pierna, meaning "leg".
Which one should you use?
While entrepierna refers to the area between the legs, it is distinct from ingle, which specifically means the groin area where the leg meets the torso.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Entrepierna is a neutral, anatomical term suitable for medical or polite contexts. In more formal or medical settings, you may also see Región inguinal or Zona genital. In informal or colloquial speech, the term Paquete is sometimes used to refer specifically to the male crotch.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾeˈpjeɾna/
Did you know?
- The word paquete, which literally means 'package' or 'parcel', is a common slang term for a visible bulge in the male entrepierna.
- The Spanish language uses the word entrecuello to describe the area between the neck and shoulders, mirroring the construction of entrepierna.
- While entrepierna describes the body part, the term tiro is used in tailoring to describe the 'crotch' or rise of a pair of trousers.
Examples in context
- Doctor, tengo picazón en la entrepierna.Doctor, I've got an itch in my crotch.This sentence is useful for describing an itch in the entrepierna to a doctor.Tatoeba #5130296 by don_ramon, translation #2733323 by JimBreen
- El médico examinó su entrepierna y no encontró ninguna anomalía.The doctor examined his crotch and found no anomalies.
- ¡No te pongas tan cerca, casi me das en el paquete!Don't get so close, you almost hit me in the crotch!
- La entrepierna me duele por la ropa ajustada.My crotch hurts because of the tight clothing.
- El deportista tiene una irritación en la entrepierna.The athlete has an irritation in his crotch.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a skin rash after exercising.
- Lucía¿Te pasa algo, Javier?Is something wrong, Javier?
- JavierSí, tengo mucha picazón en la entrepierna.Yes, I have a lot of itching in my crotch.
- LucíaDeberías usar una crema para la entrepierna.You should use a cream for your crotch.
- JavierTienes razón, buscaré una en la farmacia.You are right, I will look for one at the pharmacy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crotch” translations and entries entrepierna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
