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"Knee" in Spanish: rodilla
la rodilla
A knee is la rodilla (roh-DEE-yah). It is feminine: una rodilla, las rodillas. Say Me duele la rodilla when your knee hurts.
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How to pronounce rodilla
Say it
roh-DEE-yah
/roˈði.ʝa/
roh-DEE-yah. Stress DEE. In Latin America, rodilla has ll like y.
"Knee" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la rodilla | the knee Default body word. | Default body word. |
| las rodillas | the knees Plural. | Plural. |
| Me duele la rodilla | My knee hurts Doctor or sports talk. | Doctor or sports talk. |
| la rodilla derecha | the right knee Side of the body. | Side of the body. |
| de rodillas | on one's knees Kneeling position. | Kneeling position. |
How to use rodilla in real life
- 1At the clinic
Me duele la rodilla desde ayer.
My knee has hurt since yesterday.
Me duele la rodilla names the pain.
- 2After soccer
La rodilla izquierda está hinchada.
The left knee is swollen.
Say izquierda or derecha with rodilla.
- 3Stretching
Dobla la rodilla con cuidado.
Bend the knee carefully.
Coaches say dobla la rodilla.
Mistakes English speakers make with rodilla
Incorrect: El rodillo me duele.
Correct: La rodilla me duele.
Rodilla is the knee. El rodillo is a rolling pin.
Incorrect: El rodilla está hinchada.
Correct: La rodilla está hinchada.
Rodilla is feminine. Use la rodilla.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, people say Me duele la rodilla at clinics and pharmacies. Sports talk often names la rodilla derecha or izquierda. Kneeling for photos or prayer is de rodillas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a sore knee after a run
ChatPal
¿Te duele la rodilla todavía?
Does your knee still hurt?
You
Sí. La rodilla derecha está inflamada.
Yes. The right knee is inflamed.
ChatPal
Descansa y pon hielo.
Rest and put ice on it.
You
Voy a cuidar la rodilla hoy.
I'm going to take care of the knee today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knee" in Spanish
Is rodilla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la rodilla, una rodilla, las rodillas.
How do I say my knee hurts?
Me duele la rodilla.
What is the plural of rodilla?
Las rodillas.
How do you pronounce rodilla?
roh-DEE-yah. In Latin America ll sounds like y.
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