English–Spanish

“knee” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/roˈðiʝa/

Example

Me duele la rodilla.

My knee hurts.

Illustration for rodilla (knee)

How to say “knee” in Spanish

“Knee” in Spanish is rodilla.

Hinge-like joint between thigh and lower leg with a round kneecap that allows bending and bears weight.

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

Example sentences with rodilla

La rodilla hinchada me impide correr.

The swollen knee prevents me from running.

Tips for using rodilla

  • Spanish uses the definite article with doler, so Me duele la rodilla is more natural than Mi rodilla me duele.

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