calambres en las piernas
/kalambɾes en las pjeɾnas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "leg cramps" is translated into Spanish as calambres en las piernas.
To express that you are experiencing these cramps, you typically use the verb tener (to have), forming the phrase tener calambres.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase calambres en las piernas literally translates to "cramps in the legs".
Which one should you use?
You can use Calambres musculares en las piernas if you want to specifically mention the muscles.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single cramp in one leg, use the singular form calambre en la pierna.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalambɾes en las pjeɾnas/
Did you know?
- In certain dialects, calambre is used figuratively to describe a sudden shock of surprise or emotion.
- The word calambre shares a linguistic root with the word for 'electric shock' in Spanish, reflecting how the suddenness of a cramp feels like a bolt of electricity.
- In some regions, calambre describes the sensation of an electric shock even when no muscle is cramping.
Examples in context
- Hoy tuve calambres en las piernas mientras hacía ejercicio.Today I had leg cramps while exercising.
- Tengo calambres en las piernas.I have leg cramps.
- Tengo calambres en las piernas después de correr.I have leg cramps after running.
- Los calambres en las piernas son muy dolorosos.Leg cramps are very painful.
- ¿Sientes calambres en las piernas por la noche?Do you feel leg cramps at night?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are sitting on the sofa after a long walk.
- Sofía¿Te duelen los pies o tienes calambres en las piernas?Do your feet hurt or do you have leg cramps?
- AlejandroTengo calambres en las piernas por caminar tanto.I have leg cramps from walking so much.
- SofíaDeberías estirar un poco para descansar.You should stretch a little to rest.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía, lo voy a intentar.You are right, Sofía, I will try it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
