Spanish · Body & Health

"Leg" in Spanish: pierna

la pierna

Say it: PYEHR-nahfeminine · la piernanoun/ˈpjeɾ.na/

Leg is la pierna (PYEHR-nah). It is feminine. Plural is las piernas. Say Me duele la pierna after a long walk.

After hiking

Me duele la pierna derecha.
My right leg hurts.
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How to pronounce pierna

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PYEHR-nah

/ˈpjeɾ.na/

PYEHR-nah. Stress PYEHR.

"Leg" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la piernaleg

Singular.

las piernaslegs

Plural.

pierna derecha / izquierdaright / left leg

Side labels.

me duele la piernamy leg hurts

Pain phrase.

How to use pierna in real life

  1. 1After hiking

    Me duele la pierna derecha.

    My right leg hurts.

    Side with pierna.

  2. 2Yoga

    Estira las piernas despacio.

    Stretch your legs slowly.

    Las piernas plural.

  3. 3Seating

    Cruzo la pierna cuando me siento.

    I cross my leg when I sit.

    Everyday gesture.

Mistakes English speakers make with pierna

Incorrect: El pierna está cansada.

Correct: La pierna está cansada.

Pierna is feminine: la pierna.

Incorrect: My leg duele.

Correct: Me duele la pierna.

Say Me duele la pierna.

Good to know

Walkers and gyms talk about las piernas after hills or squats. Clinics ask ¿Cuál pierna? for which side.

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Resting after a long walk

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Te duele la pierna después de la caminata?

    Does your leg hurt after the walk?

  2. You

    Sí. La pierna izquierda está pesada.

    Yes. The left leg feels heavy.

  3. ChatPal

    Siéntate y eleva los pies.

    Sit and raise your feet.

  4. You

    Gracias. Ya me siento mejor.

    Thanks. I already feel better.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Leg" in Spanish

Is pierna masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la pierna, mis piernas.

What is the plural?

Las piernas.

How do I say my leg hurts?

Me duele la pierna.

How do you pronounce pierna?

PYEHR-nah, stress on PYEHR.

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