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How do you say "elbow" in Spanish?
el codo
In Spanish, "elbow" is el codo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "el codo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Grammar notes
el codo is masculine. Its plural is codos.
Example sentence
Me di un codo en la puerta.
I banged my elbow on the door.
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How to remember el codo
Focus on the opening sound of "codo" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
Related words
- skull el cráneo
- spine la columna vertebral
- rib la costilla
- skin la piel
- nail el clavo
- wrist la muñeca
- ankle el tobillo
- knee la rodilla
- shoulder el hombro
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Questions about el codo
How do you pronounce el codo?
Pronounce it "el codo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Is el codo masculine or feminine?
el codo is masculine. el codo is masculine. Its plural is codos.
How is el codo used in Spanish?
el codo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Me di un codo en la puerta. (I banged my elbow on the door.).
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