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How do you say "shin" in Spanish?
el espinilla
In Spanish, "shin" is el espinilla.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce la es-pee-NEE-yah, stress on the third syllable, with the double l making a y sound.
Grammar notes
el espinilla is masculine. Its plural is espinillas.
Example sentence
Pateó el balón y se hizo daño en la espinilla.
He kicked the ball and hurt his shin.
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How to remember el espinilla
Espinilla contains 'espina', spine or thorn, since a bumped shin can feel just as sharp.
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- pupil la pupila
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- thigh el muslo
- heel el talón
- toe el dedo
- fingertip la yema del dedo
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Questions about el espinilla
How do you pronounce el espinilla?
Pronounce la es-pee-NEE-yah, stress on the third syllable, with the double l making a y sound.
Is el espinilla masculine or feminine?
el espinilla is masculine. el espinilla is masculine. Its plural is espinillas.
How is el espinilla used in Spanish?
el espinilla is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Pateó el balón y se hizo daño en la espinilla. (He kicked the ball and hurt his shin.).
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