Spanish word

codo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounelbow

Example

Se lastimó el codo jugando al fútbol.

He hurt his elbow playing soccer.

Illustration for codo (elbow)

More examples

Después del partido, sentía dolor en el codo al mover el brazo.

After the match, he felt pain at the elbow when moving his arm.

Core concept

Prominent joint at the outer corner of the arm where it bends.

Common phrases

  • dolor en el codo

    pain at the elbow

  • golpe en el codo

    strike to the elbow

  • codo derecho

    right elbow

Similar words

brazo: Upper limb from shoulder to wrist, the whole arm between shoulder and hand.
mano: Hand with fingers and thumb, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
muñeca: Joint between hand and forearm that allows wrist rotation and flexion.
hombro: Joint and surrounding area connecting torso and the upper arm at the top.

Definition in Spanish

Punto del brazo donde se forma un ángulo entre la parte superior y la inferior del brazo; sitio visible y táctil que sirve para apoyarse o recibir golpes.

Word origin

Spanish codo derives from Latin cubitus 'elbow' through Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish sound changes.

Usage tips

  • Spanish normally uses the definite article with body parts, so say le duele el codo rather than using a possessive like English.

Related words

  • codazoelbow jabnoun
  • acodarrest one's elbowverb
  • acodadoresting on the elbowadjective

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