espinilleras
/espiniʝeɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shin guards" is translated into Spanish as espinilleras.
The term refers to protective gear worn on the lower legs to prevent injury during sports such as soccer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word espinilleras is derived from espinilla, which means "shin bone".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In several Latin American countries, the term canilleras is a common alternative for shin guards.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form espinillera refers to a single shin guard, while the plural espinilleras is used to refer to the pair or the equipment in general.
How do you pronounce it?
/espiniʝeɾas/
Did you know?
- If you use the word espinillas instead of espinilleras, you might accidentally tell someone you are talking about 'blackheads' on your skin.
- The term espinilla for 'shin' comes from espina, meaning 'thorn', describing the sharp feeling of the bone under the skin.
- The word canilleras comes from caña, which means 'cane' or 'reed', comparing the shape of the lower leg to a hollow plant stalk.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde están mis espinilleras?Where are my shin guards?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your espinilleras.Tatoeba #10558550 by Seael, translation #6713555 by Eccles17
- Esto son espinilleras.These are shin guards.This sentence is useful for identifying that these objects are espinilleras.Tatoeba #10558548 by Seael, translation #9439608 by CK
- En el fútbol, es esencial usar protectores de espinilla para evitar lesiones.In soccer, it is essential to use shin guards to avoid injuries.
- Necesito unas espinilleras nuevas para el partido.I need some new shin guards for the match.
Example conversation
Alejandro is preparing his soccer gear in the living room.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿has visto mis espinilleras?Lucía, have you seen my shin guards?
- LucíaEstán en tu mochila de deporte.They are in your sports backpack.
- AlejandroAh, gracias, casi se me olvidan.Ah, thanks, I almost forgot them.
- LucíaDe nada, ¡suerte en el juego!You're welcome, good luck in the game!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
