dedos de los pies costrosos
/dedos de los pjes kostɾosos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "crusty toes" is translated into Spanish as dedos de los pies costrosos.
This phrase describes toes that have a hard, dried layer of skin or a scab on them.
Did you know?
- The word costra can be used metaphorically in some Spanish-speaking regions to describe a person who is incredibly stubborn or a problem that is difficult to resolve.
- While dedos is the standard word for 'fingers' and 'toes', a Spanish speaker might use the specific term falanges when speaking in a strictly medical or anatomical context.
- The word costrosos shares the same Latin root as the English word 'crust', meaning both words describe a hard, protective outer layer.
Examples in context
- Tiene unos dedos de los pies costrosos por el frío.He has crusty toes because of the cold.
- El médico vio unos dedos de los pies costrosos.The doctor saw some crusty toes.
- No me gustan esos dedos de los pies costrosos.I do not like those crusty toes.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about skincare in the bathroom.
- MateoMira, tengo los dedos de los pies costrosos.Look, I have crusty toes.
- SofíaEs verdad, Mateo, se ven muy secos.It's true, Mateo, they look very dry.
- Mateo¿Crees que debo ir al médico?Do you think I should go to the doctor?
- SofíaNo, solo usa esta crema hidratante.No, just use this moisturizing cream.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
