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"Bone" in Spanish: hueso
el hueso
A bone is el hueso (WEH-soh). It is masculine: un hueso, los huesos. The h is silent in hueso.
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How to pronounce hueso
Say it
WEH-soh
/ˈwe.so/
WEH-soh. Silent h. Stress WEH. Say hueso like weh-soh, not hoo-eso.
"Bone" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hueso | the bone Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los huesos | the bones Plural. | Plural. |
| Me duele el hueso | My bone hurts Pain talk. | Pain talk. |
| se me rompió un hueso | I broke a bone Injury. | Injury. |
How to use hueso in real life
- 1After a fall
Creo que me rompí un hueso.
I think I broke a bone.
Romperse un hueso is the injury phrase.
- 2At radiology
La radiografía muestra el hueso sano.
The X-ray shows the bone is healthy.
Doctors point to el hueso on the image.
- 3Dog joke
El perro esconde un hueso en el patio.
The dog hides a bone in the yard.
Same word hueso for an animal bone.
Mistakes English speakers make with hueso
Incorrect: La huesa está rota.
Correct: El hueso está roto.
Hueso is masculine. Use el hueso.
Incorrect: Me duele el gueso.
Correct: Me duele el hueso.
Spell it hueso with a silent h.
Good to know
Good to knowSpanish learners often forget the silent h in hueso. Clinics talk about huesos rotos and radiografías. Pets and cartoons also use hueso for a dog bone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a possible fracture
ChatPal
¿Crees que se rompió un hueso?
Do you think a bone broke?
You
Sí. Me duele mucho el hueso.
Yes. The bone hurts a lot.
ChatPal
Necesitas una radiografía.
You need an X-ray.
You
Quiero revisar ese hueso hoy.
I want that bone checked today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bone" in Spanish
Is hueso masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el hueso, un hueso, los huesos.
Is the h pronounced in hueso?
No. The h is silent: WEH-soh.
How do I say I broke a bone?
Me rompí un hueso.
What is the plural of hueso?
Los huesos.
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