caderas
/kadeɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hips" is translated into Spanish as caderas.
caderas refers to the area of the body located below the waist and above the thighs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and Argentina, the word cachas is frequently used to refer to the hips.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is cadera.
How do you pronounce it?
/kadeɾas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the word cadera to refer to the buttocks. However, in Spanish, cadera refers specifically to the lateral pelvic area.
Did you know?
- If you are describing the 'hip' of a guitar or a similar instrument in Spanish, you would not use the word cadera, which is reserved for biological anatomy.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase poner la mano en la cadera (putting a hand on the hip) is a powerful non-verbal signal of defiance, impatience or authority.
- While caderas is the standard term, the slang word cachas used in parts of South America carries a much more informal and often sexualized connotation.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene caderas anchas.She has wide hips.Tatoeba #2514858 by marcelostockle, translation #2509992 by Hybrid
- Ella tiene caderas angostas.She has narrow hips.Tatoeba #2514845 by marcelostockle, translation #2509994 by Hybrid
- La bailarina movía las caderas al ritmo de la música.The dancer moved her hips to the rhythm of the music.
- El traje realzaba su cintura y sus caderas.The dress enhanced her waist and hips.
- María tiene una cintura y unas caderitas muy bonitas.María has a lovely waist and cute little hips.
- Me duele la zona de las caderas.My hip area hurts.
Example conversation
A woman is talking to her physical therapist about an injury.
- JavierHola, Lucía. ¿Qué te pasa?Hello, Lucía. What's wrong?
- LucíaTengo un dolor fuerte en las caderas.I have a strong pain in my hips.
- Javier¿Desde cuándo te duele eso, Lucía?Since when has that been hurting you, Lucía?
- LucíaDesde ayer por la mañana.Since yesterday morning.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
