muletas
/muletas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for crutches is muletas.
The word muletas is used to refer to the medical device used for walking. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that a person relies on for support.
How does it change in a sentence?
muletas is a feminine plural noun. The singular form is la muleta. Because the noun is feminine, you use the definite article las when referring to the plural las muletas.
How do you pronounce it?
/muletas/
Did you know?
- The word muleta is also the name for the red cloth used by a bullfighter to catch the bull during a bullfight.
- In Spanish grammar, muleta is sometimes used to describe 'filler words' like este or pues that speakers use to stall for time while thinking.
- In some Latin American dialects, muleta can colloquially refer to a cheat sheet or a small note used to remember a speech.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde están mis muletas?Where are my crutches?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your muletas.Tatoeba #8272177 by emigonza, translation #5747860 by CM
- No sé dónde están mis muletas, ¿las has visto?I don't know where my crutches are. Have you seen them?This sentence is useful for expressing that you cannot find your muletas and asking if someone has seen them.Tatoeba #3300147 by gianich73, translation #4134498 by CK
- El joven tiene solo una pierna, e incluso esa es una prótesis. Debe usar muletas o una silla de ruedas para moverse.The young man has only one leg, and even that is prosthetic. He must use crutches or a wheelchair to get around.This sentence is useful for discussing the need to use muletas or a wheelchair for mobility.Tatoeba #10082473 by manufrutos, translation #7156124 by Kiwi
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo conseguir muletas?Excuse me, where can I get crutches?
- Es necesario que use muletas durante su recuperación.It's necessary for you to use crutches during your recovery.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are at a pharmacy.
- Javier¿Necesitas comprar unas muletas nuevas?Do you need to buy some new crutches?
- MaríaSí, mis muletas viejas están rotas.Yes, my old crutches are broken.
- JavierEspero que estas muletas sean más resistentes.I hope these crutches are more sturdy.
- MaríaOjalá, porque me duelen mucho las manos.I hope so, because my hands hurt a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
