piernas hinchadas
/pjeɾnas int͡ʃadas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "swollen legs" is translated into Spanish as piernas hinchadas.
The phrase is used to describe legs that have become larger than normal due to an accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun piernas (legs) and the past participle hinchadas (swollen).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because piernas is a feminine plural noun, the adjective hinchadas must also be in the feminine plural form. If you want to refer to a single swollen leg, both the noun and the adjective must be singular: pierna hinchada.
How do you pronounce it?
/pjeɾnas intʃadas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word hinchada is most commonly used in sports to refer to the crowd of passionate fans or the 'supporters' of a team.
- The adjective hinchado can be used figuratively in Spanish to describe someone who is arrogant or full of themselves, similar to the English 'puffed up'.
- The word hinchada comes from the verb hinchar, which is also used to describe inflating a balloon or pumping up a tire.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela tiene las piernas hinchadas debido a la retención de líquidos.My grandmother has swollen legs due to fluid retention.
- El paciente presenta edema en las piernas como síntoma de insuficiencia cardíaca.The patient shows swollen legs as a symptom of heart failure.
- Mis piernas están extremadamente hinchadas debido al calor del verano.My legs are extremely swollen due to the summer heat.
- Mi amigo tiene las piernas muy hinchadas, creo que debería consultar a un médico.My friend has very swollen legs, I think they should see a doctor.
- Esos zapatos parecen estar apretados, ¿tienes las piernas hinchadas? Deberías quitártelos.Those shoes seem tight, do you have swollen legs? You should take them off.
- Tengo las piernas hinchadas por el calor.I have swollen legs because of the heat.
- El médico me preguntó por mis piernas hinchadas.The doctor asked me about my swollen legs.
- Es normal tener las piernas hinchadas tras un vuelo largo.It is normal to have swollen legs after a long flight.
Example conversation
Lucía tells Daniel about her health during a walk.
- LucíaMe siento mal porque tengo las piernas hinchadas.I feel bad because I have swollen legs.
- DanielDeberías descansar un poco, Lucía.You should rest a bit, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, creo que necesito sentarme.Yes, I think I need to sit down.
- DanielBusquemos un banco aquí cerca.Let's find a bench nearby.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
