muñeca
/muˈɲeka/feminine
The Spanish word for wrist is muñeca.
muñeca is a feminine noun used to refer to the joint where the hand is attached to the arm.
Meaning: joint where the hand is attached to the arm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of muñeca is muñecas, which also means dolls.
How do you pronounce it?
/muˈɲeka/
Did you know?
- The word muñeca actually traces its roots back to an ancient term for a 'milestone' or 'landmark'.
Examples in context
- Él me agarró por la muñeca.He seized me by the wrist.This sentence shows how to use muñeca when describing being seized by the wrist.Tatoeba #5583546 by albrusgher, translation #297893 by CM
- Se rompió la muñeca izquierda.He broke his left wrist.This sentence shows how to use muñeca when describing a broken wrist.Tatoeba #7943018 by Seael, translation #7384635 by CH
- Me caí y me hice daño en la muñeca.I fell down and hurt my wrist.This sentence shows how to use muñeca when describing an injury to the wrist.Tatoeba #874548 by Shishir, translation #279035 by CK
- Me duele la muñeca.My wrist hurts.
- Me lastimé la muñeca jugando fútbol.I hurt my wrist playing soccer.
- El médico me indicó que debo evitar cargar peso debido a un esguince en la muñeca.The doctor advised me to avoid lifting weight due to a wrist sprain.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a sports injury.
- DanielMe duele mucho la muñeca hoy.My wrist hurts a lot today.
- ElenaDeberías ponerte hielo en la muñeca.You should put ice on your wrist.
- DanielTienes razón, lo haré ahora.You're right, I'll do it now.
- ElenaEspero que te sientas mejor, Daniel.I hope you feel better, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wrist” translations and entries muñeca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muñeca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
