dos dedos
/dos dedos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two fingers" is translated into Spanish as dos dedos.
This phrase is used to refer to the number two combined with the anatomical digits on either a hand or a foot. In Spanish, the word dedos is used for both fingers and toes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the number dos (two) and the noun dedos (fingers/toes).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun dedo is masculine, so its plural form dedos is used with the masculine number dos.
How do you pronounce it?
/dos dedos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, describing a measurement of liquid as dos dedos is a common way to request a small amount of a drink, such as whiskey, in a glass.
- In Spanish, the 'pinky' finger is called dedo meñique, a word that shares a root with the English word 'minion' via the Latin 'minimus' for 'smallest'.
- Because dedo is used for both hands and feet, a Spanish speaker refers to a 'big toe' as dedo gordo, which literally translates to 'fat finger'.
Examples in context
- Así no lo conseguirás. Usa dos dedos.You won't get it that way. Use two fingers.This example shows how to give instructions using dos dedos.Tatoeba #2260379 by marcelostockle, translation #2260383 by marcelostockle
- Perdió dos dedos de la mano izquierda.She lost two fingers on her left hand.This example describes someone losing two fingers using dos dedos.Tatoeba #6566732 by arh, translation #9004140 by helloroto
- Le faltan dos dedos en la mano izquierda.He has lost two fingers on his left hand.This example describes someone lacking two fingers using dos dedos.Tatoeba #6566734 by arh, translation #7803177 by sharris123
- Por favor, sostenga el objeto con dos dedos.Please hold the object with two fingers.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are learning how to paint together.
- JavierMaría, usa solo dos dedos para mezclar la pintura.María, use only two fingers to mix the paint.
- MaríaEstá bien, Javier. ¿Así está bien?Okay, Javier. Is it okay like this?
- JavierSí, pero no presiones demasiado con los dos dedos.Yes, but don't press too hard with the two fingers.
- MaríaEntiendo, lo haré con más cuidado ahora.I understand, I will do it more carefully now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
