How to Say "Pinky" in Spanish

meñique

/meˈɲike/

The English word pinky is translated into Spanish as meñique.

meñique refers to the smallest finger on a human hand.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In certain countries or regions, you may also hear people use the terms Dedo meñique or Dedo chiquito to refer to the pinky.

meñique is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine article el (el meñique). The plural form is meñiques.

/meˈɲike/

In Spanish palmistry, known as quiromancia, the meñique is specifically linked to the planet Mercury and represents communication and intuition.
In some Latin American countries, the meñique is associated with social status, and extending it while drinking from a glass can be seen as a sign of elegance or affectation.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, crossing the meñique with another person's meñique signifies a 'promesa de meñique', similar to the English 'pinky swear'.

El dedo más pequeño de la mano es el meñique.
The smallest finger in the hand is the pinky.
This sentence is useful for identifying the pinky as the smallest finger of the hand.
Tatoeba #6797793 by arh, translation #9166724 by DJ_Saidez
La mano tiene cinco dedos: pulgar, índice, anular, corazón y meñique.
The hand has five fingers: the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the pinky.
This sentence lists the names of the five fingers of the hand, including the form meñique.
Tatoeba #1507667 by wallebot, translation #1005356 by ellasevia
Me duele el meñique.
My pinky hurts.
This sentence is useful for expressing pain in the meñique.
Tatoeba #13785472 by mervert1, translation #11893339 by ddnktr
Por favor, observe mi meñique
Please look at my pinky finger
Mira cómo me duele el chiquito
Look at how my pinky hurts
El anillo se coloca en el meñique derecho
The ring is placed on the right pinky
Mantén la copa sujetándola por el meñique
Hold the glass by the pinky finger
Me lastimé el chiquito al cerrar la puerta
I hurt my pinky finger while closing the door
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Javier and Elena are talking about a small injury.

Javier

Elena, ¿por qué tienes una venda en el meñique?
Elena, why do you have a bandage on your pinky?
Elena

Me golpeé el dedo con la puerta.
I hit my finger with the door.
Javier

Se ve muy inflamado ese meñique.
That pinky looks very swollen.
Elena

Sí, Javier, me duele mucho.
Yes, Javier, it hurts a lot.

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