English–Spanish

“cast” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝeso/

Example

¿Cuándo me quitarán el yeso?

When will they take off my cast?

Illustration for yeso (cast)

How to say “cast” in Spanish

“Cast” in Spanish is yeso.

Rigid plaster shell encasing an injured arm or leg.

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

Example sentences with yeso

Tuve que ponerme un yeso después de la fractura.

I had to put a cast on after the fracture.

Tips for using yeso

  • Mention the body part when saying yeso, for example llevo un yeso en el brazo, so listeners know which limb is immobilized.

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