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“eyelid” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaɾpaðo/

Example

Se me hinchó el párpado.

My eyelid swelled up.

Illustration for párpado (eyelid)

How to say “eyelid” in Spanish

“Eyelid” in Spanish is párpado.

Fold of skin that closes over the eye to protect and moisten it.

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

Example sentences with párpado

Me molestaba el párpado después de mirar la pantalla.

My eyelid was bothering me after looking at the screen.

Tips for using párpado

  • Often used with the verb parpadear (to blink) and with verbs like hinchar for swelling, and the written accent on the first syllable 'párpado' marks its stress.

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