codo
/ˈkodo/masculine
The Spanish word for elbow is codo.
codo is a masculine noun used to refer to the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
Meaning: joint between upper arm and forearm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
codo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkodo/
Did you know?
- To be codo in some Latin American slang means to be stingy or cheap, rather than referring to the joint itself.
- In Spanish, the word codo also appears in terms related to greed, such as codicioso for 'greedy', likely because a 'tight elbow' metaphorically represents someone who refuses to let money go.
- The phrase estar hasta los codos can be used to describe being deeply involved or overwhelmed by a situation, similar to the English 'up to my neck'.
Examples in context
- Me lastimé el codo.I hurt my elbow.This sentence is useful for describing an injury to your codo.Tatoeba #2884292 by cueyayotl, translation #34779 by CK
- Se despellejó el codo.She skinned her elbow.This sentence is useful for describing skinning your codo.Tatoeba #7973683 by Seael, translation #7386134 by CH
- Tom se dañó el codo al caer.Tom hurt his elbow when he fell.This sentence is useful for describing how someone damaged their codo during a fall.Tatoeba #7861711 by Seael, translation #6263556 by CK
- Tengo dolor en el codoI have pain in my elbow.
- No puedo mover el codoI can't move my elbow.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Qué te pasó en el brazo?What happened to your arm?
- SofíaMe golpeé el codo contra la puerta.I hit my elbow against the door.
- DanielParece que el codo está muy rojo.It looks like your elbow is very red.
- SofíaSí, me duele mucho.Yes, it hurts a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elbow” translations and entries codo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries codo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
