piernas
/pjeɾnas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for legs is piernas.
piernas refers to the parts of the body that a person or animal uses for standing and walking.
How do you pronounce it?
/pjeɾnas/
Did you know?
- While 'piernas' is the anatomical term, in many Spanish-speaking regions, the word pata is used as an affectionate slang term for a very close friend, often translated as 'buddy' or 'pal'.
- While piernas is the standard word for legs, the word pata is used for the legs of animals or furniture. Using pata for a human is usually a joke or a deliberate insult.
- While 'piernas' refers to the limbs, the term 'pierna' is also used in a culinary context to refer specifically to a cut of meat, such as 'pierna de cerdo', which translates to 'pork leg' or 'ham'.
Examples in context
- Se depila las piernas.He shaves his legs.This sentence shows how to use piernas with the verb for shaving.Tatoeba #2077763 by lazarus1907, translation #1886947 by Spamster
- Me duelen las piernas.My legs are sore.This sentence shows how to use piernas to express physical pain.Tatoeba #4718889 by Shishir, translation #7733905 by CK
- Sus piernas son largas.His legs are long.This sentence shows how to use piernas with an adjective describing length.Tatoeba #431770 by Leono, translation #422479 by CK
- Tengo las piernas cansadasI have tired legs
- El paciente tiene una fractura en las extremidades inferioresThe patient has a fracture in his/her lower extremities
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at the gym after a workout.
- DanielMis piernas están muy cansadas.My legs are very tired.
- LucíaEs normal después de correr tanto.It's normal after running so much.
- DanielTienes mucha fuerza en las piernas.You have a lot of strength in your legs.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, pero ahora necesito descansar.Thanks, Daniel, but now I need to rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
