Spanish Conversation · Level 114
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Spanish word
rodilla
Pronunciation
IPA/roˈðiʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nounknee
Example
Me duele la rodilla.
My knee hurts.
More examples
La rodilla hinchada me impide correr.
The swollen knee prevents me from running.
Core concept
Hinge-like joint between thigh and lower leg with a round kneecap that allows bending and bears weight.
Common phrases
dolor de rodilla
knee pain
rodilla hinchada
swollen knee
Similar words
pierna: Whole limb from the top of the thigh down to the ankle, used for standing and walking.
muslo: Upper part of the leg between hip and the main bending joint, made mostly of large thigh muscles.
tobillo: Joint where the lower leg meets the foot, allowing the foot to pivot and bear weight.
espinilla: Front part of the lower leg below the main bending joint, the shinbone and surrounding tissue.
Definition in Spanish
Articulación entre el muslo y la pierna que permite doblar la pierna y soportar el peso del cuerpo.
Word origin
Rodilla derives from Latin rotula 'small wheel' via Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish and originally refers to the small round patella.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the definite article with doler, so Me duele la rodilla is more natural than Mi rodilla me duele.
Related words
- rodillazoknee strikenoun
- rodilleraknee padnoun