English–Spanish
“artificial limb” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɾotesis/
Example
La prótesis le permite caminar mejor.
The artificial limb allows him to walk better.
How to say “artificial limb” in Spanish
“Artificial limb” in Spanish is prótesis.
Artificial replacement or external appliance that restores the function or appearance of a lost body part.
Example sentences with prótesis
La prótesis dental le permitió comer sin dolor.
The dental prosthesis allowed them to eat without pain.
Tips for using prótesis
- The noun is feminine (la prótesis), the written accent remains in the plural (las prótesis), and Spanish commonly uses llevar or usar to say someone has or uses one.