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“hip” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈðeɾa/

Example

Me duele la cadera.

My hip hurts.

Illustration for cadera (hip)

How to say “hip” in Spanish

“Hip” in Spanish is cadera.

The joint and outer side of the body where the thigh meets the pelvis, important for walking and sitting.

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

Example sentences with cadera

Después de la caída tuvo una fractura de cadera.

After the fall he had a hip fracture.

Tips for using cadera

  • Cadera is feminine (la cadera) and takes plural agreement when both hips are meant, as in 'Me duelen las caderas' for both hips hurting.

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