dedo del pie
/ˌdedo del ˈpje/masculine
In Spanish, 'toe' is translated as dedo del pie. Wiktionary also lists dedo de pie and dedo podal.
Meaning: any equivalent part in an animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dedo del pie | /ˌdedo del ˈpje/ | masculine |
| dedo de pie | /dedo de pje/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| dedo podal | /dedo podal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| ortejo | /oɾˈtexo/ | masculine |
The term refers to any equivalent part in an animal. In Spanish, the word dedo is used for both fingers and toes, so you must specify 'del pie' (of the foot) to distinguish a toe from a finger.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dedo del pie literally translates to 'finger of the foot'.
Which one should you use?
While dedo del pie is the common way to say toe, ortejo is a technical or anatomical term. dedo podal is another way to refer to a toe. Note that dedo de pie is a variation of the common phrase.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
dedo del pie is the common everyday term, whereas ortejo is a technical or anatomical term.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌdedo del ˈpje/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word dedo is a distant relative of the English word 'digit'. Both come from the Latin digitus, which originally meant 'to point out'.
- In Spanish, the anatomical term podal used in dedo podal comes from the Greek pous, meaning 'foot'.
- Spanish has a distinct word for 'to stub one's toe' that often involves the verb golpearse, literally meaning 'to hit oneself'.
Examples in context
- Tom se golpeó el dedo del pie.Tom stubbed his toe.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone stubbed their toe using dedo del pie.Tatoeba #1279936 by marcelostockle, translation #1141163 by CK
- Me lastimé el dedo del pie al tropezar.I hurt my toe when I stumbled.
- Me duele el dedo del pie.My toe hurts.
- Tengo un dedo del pie lastimado.I have a hurt toe.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at home.
- DanielAy, me golpeé el dedo del pie.Ow, I hit my toe.
- Elena¿Estás bien, Daniel?Are you okay, Daniel?
- DanielSí, pero me duele mucho.Yes, but it hurts a lot.
- ElenaDéjame ver ese dedo del pie.Let me see that toe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toe” translations and entries dedo del pie, ortejo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, dedo, del, ortejo, pie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
