Spanish · Body & Health
"Hip" in Spanish: cadera
la cadera
A hip is la cadera. It is feminine. Say me duele la cadera for hip pain.
How to pronounce cadera: audio and sound guideAfter exercise
Me duele la cadera derecha.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cadera
Say it
kah-DEH-rah
/ka.ˈðe.ɾa/
kah-DEH-rah. Stress DEH.
"Hip" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cadera | the hip Default noun. | Default noun. |
| las caderas | the hips Plural. | Plural. |
| dolor de cadera | hip pain Clinic talk. | Clinic talk. |
| en la cadera | in/on the hip Location. | Location. |
How to use cadera in real life
- 1After exercise
Me duele la cadera derecha.
My right hip hurts.
Side pain.
- 2Doctor visit
¿Desde cuándo le duele la cadera?
How long has your hip hurt?
Clinic.
- 3Stretching
Estiro la cadera despacio.
I stretch my hip slowly.
Warm-up.
Mistakes English speakers make with cadera
Incorrect: El cadera.
Correct: La cadera.
Cadera is feminine.
Incorrect: Me duele el hip.
Correct: Me duele la cadera.
Use cadera, not English hip.
Good to know
Good to knowLa cadera is the hip joint area. At clinics, point and say me duele la cadera—clear and enough.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long walk
ChatPal
¿Te duele la cadera otra vez?
Does your hip hurt again?
You
Sí. La cadera izquierda un poco.
Yes. The left hip a little.
ChatPal
Sentémonos cinco minutos.
Let's sit five minutes.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hip" in Spanish
Gender of cadera?
Feminine: la cadera.
My hip hurts?
Me duele la cadera.
Plural?
Las caderas.
Pronunciation?
kah-DEH-rah.
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