English–Spanish
“sprain” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈɣinθe/
Example
Tengo un esguince en la muñeca y no puedo usar la mano.
I have a sprain in my wrist and I can't use my hand.
How to say “sprain” in Spanish
“Sprain” in Spanish is esguince.
Overstretched ligament at a joint.
Example sentences with esguince
Le recomendaron fisioterapia para su esguince de rodilla.
He was advised to have physiotherapy for his knee sprain.
Tips for using esguince
- The noun is masculine (use 'un esguince') and Spanish commonly names the injured part (for example 'un esguince de tobillo' or 'un esguince en la muñeca').