tendón
/tenˈdon/masculine
The English word "tendon" is translated into Spanish as tendón.
tendón refers to a band of fibrous tissue. Specific anatomical structures use specialized phrases: tendón de Aquiles is the proper term for the Achilles tendon, and tendón de la corva is used for the hamstring tendon or the tendon located behind the knee.
Meaning: band of fibrous tissue (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
tendón is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tenˈdon/
Did you know?
- The word tendón shares the same root as tendencia, as both derive from the Latin verb tendere, meaning to stretch or aim.
- In some Spanish-speaking culinary contexts, particularly in Mexico, tendón may be used to refer to the chewy connective tissues found in traditional slow-cooked meats like barbacoa.
- While tendón de Aquiles is the anatomical term, Spanish speakers use the phrase su tendón de Aquiles metaphorically to describe a person's fatal weakness or vulnerability.
Examples in context
- La rotura del tendón de Aquiles requiere intervención quirúrgica.The rupture of the Achilles tendon requires surgical intervention.
- El tendón de la corva es fundamental para la flexibilidad de la pierna.The hamstring tendon is crucial for leg flexibility.
- El médico revisó el tendón de mi pierna.The doctor checked the tendon in my leg.
- Siento un dolor agudo en el tendón de Aquiles.I feel a sharp pain in my Achilles tendon.
- El atleta sufrió una rotura en el tendón.The athlete suffered a tear in the tendon.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a sports injury at home.
- DanielMe duele mucho el tendón del pie.My foot tendon hurts a lot.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿te lesionaste durante el entrenamiento?Daniel, did you injure yourself during training?
- DanielSí, creo que el tendón está inflamado.Yes, I think the tendon is inflamed.
- SofíaDeberías ir al médico pronto.You should go to the doctor soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tendon” translations and entries tendón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
