cadera
/kaˈdeɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for hip is cadera. Wiktionary also lists rengadero.
Meaning: joint (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cadera | /kaˈdeɾa/ | feminine |
| rengadero | /renɡadeɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
cadera refers to the hip joint. In Argentina and Uruguay, the term cola is used to refer to the buttocks or hips.
How does it change in a sentence?
cadera is a feminine noun, so it requires feminine articles and adjectives. When expressing physical pain in a body part, such as me duele la cadera, Spanish speakers typically use the definite article instead of a possessive adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈdeɾa/
Did you know?
- The phrase mano en la cadera (hand on hip) is a common non-verbal cue in many Spanish-speaking cultures to signal impatience, defiance or sass.
- The word cadera actually comes from the word for 'chair' or 'throne'.
- While cadera refers to the joint, Spanish speakers use cintura for the waist, but the two are often conflated when discussing weight loss or clothing fit.
Examples in context
- Me duele la cadera.My hip hurts.Tatoeba #1210095 by marcelostockle, translation #1148054 by cntrational
- La anciana se cayó y se rompió la cadera.The old lady fell down and broke her hip.Tatoeba #2389385 by Shishir, translation #2470834 by BoriQa
- Se lastimó la cadera.She hurt her hip
- Mira sus caderitas.Look at her tiny hips
- Siente un dolor agudo en la cadera.He feels a sharp pain in the hip.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a physical therapy clinic.
- ElenaMateo, ¿te duele la cadera al caminar?Mateo, does your hip hurt when you walk?
- MateoSí, Elena, me molesta mucho la cadera.Yes, Elena, my hip bothers me a lot.
- ElenaDebes descansar la cadera después de hacer ejercicio.You should rest your hip after exercising.
- MateoTienes razón, voy a descansar un poco.You're right, I'm going to rest a bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hip” translations and entries cadera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cadera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
