Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
palma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpalma/
Meaning
- feminine nounpalm
Example
Lávate la palma antes de comer.
Wash your palm before you eat.
More examples
Extendió la palma para recibir el cambio.
They extended their palm to receive the change.
Core concept
Broad, flat center of the hand.
Common phrases
con la palma hacia arriba
with the palm facing upward
con la palma hacia abajo
with the palm facing downward
frotar la palma
rub the palm
Similar words
mano: Whole hand at the end of the arm used for holding and manipulating things.
dedo: Long narrow part of the hand used for touching, pointing, and picking up objects.
pulgar: Thick short finger that provides strong support when grasping.
muñeca: Joint that connects the hand to the forearm and allows wrist movement.
Definition in Spanish
Zona ancha y plana de la mano que sirve para sujetar, tocar o apoyarse.
Word origin
From Latin palma 'palm', originally meaning the flat of the hand and later applied to palm leaves and trees, a usage Spanish retains.
Usage tips
- The plural las palmas frequently means applause or flamenco handclaps, so context determines whether it refers to clapping or to hand palms.