English–Spanish

“finger” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdeðo/

Example

Me corté el dedo con el cuchillo.

I cut my finger with the knife.

Illustration for dedo (finger)

How to say “finger” in Spanish

“Finger” in Spanish is dedo.

Short articulated organ at the tip of a hand or foot that facilitates touching, holding, and balance.

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

Example sentences with dedo

Pulsa el botón con el dedo índice.

Press the button with the index finger.

Tips for using dedo

  • The cognate dígito appears in Spanish for technical or numerical contexts, while everyday speech uses dedo for body parts.

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