English–Spanish

“leg” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpjeɾna/

Example

Se me durmió la pierna.

My leg fell asleep.

Illustration for pierna (leg)

How to say “leg” in Spanish

“Leg” in Spanish is pierna.

Weight-bearing member forming thigh, knee, and calf between hip and ankle.

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

Example sentences with pierna

Me hicieron un masaje en la pierna tras la carrera.

I had a leg massage after the race.

Tips for using pierna

  • Everyday Spanish often uses the definite article with body parts (se me durmió la pierna, me duele la pierna) instead of a possessive.

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