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How do you say "toe" in Spanish?
el dedo
In Spanish, "toe" is el dedo.
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Pronunciation
This is el DEH-doh, stress on the first syllable, the same word Spanish uses for finger.
Grammar notes
el dedo is masculine. Its plural is dedos.
Example sentence
Se golpeó el dedo del pie con la silla.
He stubbed his toe on the chair.
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How to remember el dedo
Dedo covers both toe and finger, so context tells you which one is meant.
Related words
- pupil la pupila
- iris el iris
- eyelid el párpado
- nostril la fosa nasal
- earlobe el lóbulo de la oreja
- thigh el muslo
- shin el espinilla
- heel el talón
- fingertip la yema del dedo
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Questions about el dedo
How do you pronounce el dedo?
This is el DEH-doh, stress on the first syllable, the same word Spanish uses for finger.
Is el dedo masculine or feminine?
el dedo is masculine. el dedo is masculine. Its plural is dedos.
How is el dedo used in Spanish?
el dedo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se golpeó el dedo del pie con la silla. (He stubbed his toe on the chair.).
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