Spanish · Body & Health
"Nail (fingernail)" in Spanish: uña
la uña
A fingernail is la uña. It is feminine. Plural is las uñas.
Grooming
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How to pronounce uña
Say it
OO-nyah
/ˈu.ɲa/
OO-nyah. The ñ sounds like ny in canyon.
"Nail (fingernail)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la uña | the fingernail / toenail Default noun. | Default noun. |
| las uñas | the nails Plural. | Plural. |
| cortarse las uñas | to cut one's nails Grooming. | Grooming. |
| uña rota | broken nail Everyday mishap. | Everyday mishap. |
How to use uña in real life
- 1Grooming
Necesito cortarme la uña.
I need to cut my nail.
One nail.
- 2Salon
Quiero pintarme las uñas de rojo.
I want to paint my nails red.
Plural.
- 3Injury
Se me rompió la uña del dedo.
I broke the nail on my finger.
Broken nail.
Mistakes English speakers make with uña
Incorrect: El uña.
Correct: La uña.
Uña is feminine: la uña.
Incorrect: Me duele el nail.
Correct: Me duele la uña.
Say uña, not English nail.
Good to know
La uña covers fingernails and toenails. Say uña del pie for a toenail if you need to be clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A broken nail before a meeting
ChatPal
¿Te duele la uña rota?
Does the broken nail hurt?
You
Un poco. ¿Tienes cortaúñas?
A little. Do you have nail clippers?
ChatPal
Sí. Corta la uña con cuidado.
Yes. Cut the nail carefully.
You
Listo. Gracias.
Done. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nail (fingernail)" in Spanish
Is uña masculine?
No. It is la uña.
How do you pronounce uña?
OO-nyah—ñ like ny.
Toenail?
La uña del pie.
Plural?
Las uñas.
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