articulaciones
/aɾtikulaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'joints' is translated into Spanish as articulaciones.
Articulaciones refers to the parts of the body where two bones meet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is articulación.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtikulaθjones/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, desarticular, which means to dislocate a joint but is also used colloquially to mean 'to dismantle' or 'break up' a criminal gang.
- In Spanish, the word coyuntura is frequently used as a metaphor for a 'critical juncture' or a specific set of circumstances in politics and economics.
- The verb articular is used not only for speech and anatomy but also in a legal or formal context to describe the act of stating a charge or a claim point by point.
Examples in context
- Me duelen las articulaciones.My joints ache.This sentence is useful for describing joint pain using articulaciones.Tatoeba #708035 by Shishir, translation #275228 by CK
- Me duelen las articulaciones cuando hace frío.My joints ache when it gets cold.This sentence is useful for describing how cold weather affects articulaciones.Tatoeba #1070164 by hayastan, translation #20353 by CK
- La artritis es una enfermedad dolorosa que afecta a las articulaciones.Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints.This sentence is useful for explaining how a disease like arthritis affects articulaciones.Tatoeba #1249742 by hayastan, translation #681258 by Source_VOA
- Me duelen las articulacionesMy joints hurt
- Es importante cuidar las coyunturasIt is important to take care of your joints
- Mis articulaciones no están funcionando correctamenteMy joints are not functioning properly
- El médico me recomendó ejercicios para fortalecer las coyunturasThe doctor recommended exercises to strengthen the joints
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their morning workout.
- Lucía¿Cómo te sientes hoy, Daniel?How do you feel today, Daniel?
- DanielBien, pero noto algo de molestia en las articulaciones.Good, but I notice some discomfort in my joints.
- LucíaA mí también me duelen las articulaciones después de correr.My joints also hurt after running.
- DanielTal vez deberíamos calentar más antes de empezar.Maybe we should warm up more before starting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
