Spanish · Body & Health
"Elbow" in Spanish: codo
el codo
An elbow is el codo (KOH-doh). It is masculine: un codo, los codos. Me duele el codo means my elbow hurts.
After tennis
Me duele el codo derecho.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce codo
Say it
KOH-doh
/ˈko.ðo/
KOH-doh. Stress KOH. Soft d between vowels. Say codo, not coe-doe.
"Elbow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el codo | the elbow Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los codos | the elbows Plural. | Plural. |
| Me duele el codo | My elbow hurts Pain talk. | Pain talk. |
| apoyarse en el codo | to lean on one's elbow Body position. | Body position. |
How to use codo in real life
- 1After tennis
Me duele el codo derecho.
My right elbow hurts.
Name the side with codo.
- 2At a desk
No te apoyes tanto en el codo.
Don't lean so much on your elbow.
Apoyarse en el codo is posture advice.
- 3Kids falling
Se raspó el codo en el parque.
He scraped his elbow at the park.
Rasparse el codo is a common scrape.
Mistakes English speakers make with codo
Incorrect: La codo está hinchada.
Correct: El codo está hinchado.
Codo is masculine. Use el codo.
Incorrect: Me duele la codo izquierda.
Correct: Me duele el codo izquierdo.
Codo is masculine, so say el codo izquierdo.
Good to know
In Latin America, people say Me duele el codo after sports or desk work. Scraped elbows are common playground talk. With groups, use ustedes, not vosotros.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After bumping an elbow
ChatPal
¿Te duele el codo?
Does your elbow hurt?
You
Sí. Me golpeé el codo con la puerta.
Yes. I hit my elbow on the door.
ChatPal
Pon hielo un rato.
Put ice on it for a bit.
You
Voy a cuidar el codo hoy.
I'm going to take care of the elbow today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elbow" in Spanish
Is codo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el codo, un codo, los codos.
How do I say my elbow hurts?
Me duele el codo.
How do you pronounce codo?
KOH-doh with stress on KOH.
What is the plural of codo?
Los codos.
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