Spanish word

párpado

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaɾpaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneyelid

Example

Se me hinchó el párpado.

My eyelid swelled up.

Illustration for párpado (eyelid)

More examples

Me molestaba el párpado después de mirar la pantalla.

My eyelid was bothering me after looking at the screen.

Core concept

Fold of skin that closes over the eye to protect and moisten it.

Common phrases

  • el párpado superior

    upper eyelid

  • el párpado inferior

    lower eyelid

  • borde del párpado

    eyelid margin

Similar words

pestaña: Short hairs along the edge of the eyelid that help block dust.
parpadeo: Brief closing and opening of the eyelids.
ojera: Dark or swollen area under the eye, often from tiredness.

Definition in Spanish

Pliegue de piel que permite cerrar y abrir el ojo y participa en la protección y lubricación ocular.

Word origin

From Latin palpebra 'eyelid', related to palpare 'to touch or stroke', reflecting the lid's gentle closing motion.

Usage tips

  • Often used with the verb parpadear (to blink) and with verbs like hinchar for swelling, and the written accent on the first syllable 'párpado' marks its stress.

Related words

  • parpadearblinkverb
  • parpadeoblinknoun
  • parpadeanteblinkingadjective

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