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"Finger" in Spanish: dedo
el dedo
Finger is el dedo (DEH-doh). It is masculine. Plural is los dedos. Toe is often el dedo del pie. Point with el dedo índice.
Paper cut
Me corté el dedo con el papel.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dedo
Say it
DEH-doh
/ˈde.ðo/
DEH-doh. Stress DEH.
"Finger" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dedo | finger Also toe in dedo del pie. | Also toe in dedo del pie. |
| los dedos | fingers Plural. | Plural. |
| dedo índice | index finger Pointing finger. | Pointing finger. |
| dedo del pie | toe Literally finger of the foot. | Literally finger of the foot. |
How to use dedo in real life
- 1Paper cut
Me corté el dedo con el papel.
I cut my finger on the paper.
Injury with dedo.
- 2Counting
Cuenta con los dedos.
Count on your fingers.
Los dedos plural.
- 3Pointing
Usa el dedo índice, no toda la mano.
Use the index finger, not the whole hand.
Dedo índice named.
Mistakes English speakers make with dedo
Incorrect: La dedo está hinchado.
Correct: El dedo está hinchado.
Dedo is masculine: el dedo.
Incorrect: Me duele el finger.
Correct: Me duele el dedo.
Use dedo, not finger.
Good to know
Dedo covers fingers; toes are dedos del pie. Rings go on el dedo anular. Pointing with el dedo is common and casual.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A small kitchen cut
ChatPal
¿Te cortaste el dedo?
Did you cut your finger?
You
Sí. El dedo medio sangra un poco.
Yes. The middle finger is bleeding a little.
ChatPal
Lava y pon una curita.
Wash and put on a bandage.
You
Ya lo hago.
I'm doing that now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Finger" in Spanish
Is dedo masculine?
Yes: el dedo, los dedos.
How do I say toe?
El dedo del pie.
How do I say index finger?
El dedo índice.
How do you pronounce dedo?
DEH-doh, stress on DEH.
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