Spanish · Body & Health
"Ankle" in Spanish: tobillo
el tobillo
An ankle is el tobillo (toh-BEE-yoh). It is masculine: un tobillo, los tobillos. Me torcí el tobillo means I sprained my ankle.
After a fall
Me torcí el tobillo en la calle.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce tobillo
Say it
toh-BEE-yoh
/toˈβi.ʝo/
toh-BEE-yoh. Stress BEE. Double l like y in Latin America. Say tobillo clearly.
"Ankle" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el tobillo | the ankle Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los tobillos | the ankles Plural. | Plural. |
| Me torcí el tobillo | I sprained my ankle Injury phrase. | Injury phrase. |
| tobillera | ankle brace / sock support Sports support. | Sports support. |
How to use tobillo in real life
- 1After a fall
Me torcí el tobillo en la calle.
I sprained my ankle on the street.
Me torcí el tobillo is the sprain phrase.
- 2At the clinic
El tobillo izquierdo está hinchado.
The left ankle is swollen.
Name the side with tobillo.
- 3Sports shop
Necesito una tobillera para el tobillo.
I need an ankle brace for the ankle.
Una tobillera supports el tobillo.
Mistakes English speakers make with tobillo
Incorrect: La tobilla está hinchada.
Correct: El tobillo está hinchado.
Tobillo is masculine. Use el tobillo.
Incorrect: Me rompí el tobillo de pie.
Correct: Me torcí el tobillo.
A sprain is Me torcí el tobillo.
Good to know
In Latin America, Me torcí el tobillo is the everyday sprain line. Sports stores sell a tobillera for support. Clinics check if el tobillo needs imaging.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After twisting an ankle
ChatPal
¿Te torciste el tobillo?
Did you sprain your ankle?
You
Sí. El tobillo derecho duele mucho.
Yes. The right ankle hurts a lot.
ChatPal
No camines mucho.
Don't walk much.
You
Voy a poner hielo en el tobillo.
I'm going to put ice on the ankle.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ankle" in Spanish
Is tobillo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el tobillo, un tobillo, los tobillos.
How do I say I sprained my ankle?
Me torcí el tobillo.
How do you pronounce tobillo?
toh-BEE-yoh. In Latin America ll sounds like y.
What is a tobillera?
An ankle brace or support for el tobillo.
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