English–Spanish

“ankle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/toˈβiʝo/

Example

Me duele el tobillo.

My ankle hurts.

Illustration for tobillo (ankle)

How to say “ankle” in Spanish

“Ankle” in Spanish is tobillo.

Hinge-like joint connecting the foot and lower leg that adjusts the foot for balance while walking.

Full entry for tobillo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tobillo

Se torció el tobillo jugando al fútbol.

He twisted his ankle while playing soccer.

Tips for using tobillo

  • For ankle injuries, Spanish commonly uses torcerse for a twist and un esguince de tobillo for a sprain.

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