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"Toe" in Spanish: dedo del pie
el dedo del pie
A toe is el dedo del pie. It is masculine. Dedos del pie is the plural. Dedo alone can mean finger, so keep del pie.
How to pronounce dedo del pie: audio and sound guideStubbing a toe
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How to pronounce dedo del pie
Say it
DEH-doh del PYEH
/ˈde.ðo ðel ˈpje/
DEH-doh del PYEH. Say the whole phrase. Pie rhymes with yeah.
"Toe" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dedo del pie | the toe Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| los dedos del pie | the toes Plural. | Plural. |
| el dedo gordo del pie | the big toe Largest toe. | Largest toe. |
| Me duele el dedo del pie | My toe hurts Pain talk. | Pain talk. |
How to use dedo del pie in real life
- 1Stubbing a toe
Me golpeé el dedo del pie con la mesa.
I hit my toe on the table.
Keep dedo del pie, not just dedo.
- 2Tight shoes
Este zapato aprieta el dedo del pie.
This shoe squeezes the toe.
Fit problems name el dedo del pie.
- 3At the beach
Tengo arena entre los dedos del pie.
I have sand between my toes.
Los dedos del pie is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with dedo del pie
Incorrect: Me duele el dedo de la mano en el pie.
Correct: Me duele el dedo del pie.
A toe is el dedo del pie.
Incorrect: La dedo del pie está hinchada.
Correct: El dedo del pie está hinchado.
Dedo is masculine. Use el dedo del pie.
Good to know
Good to knowSpanish names a toe as el dedo del pie, literally finger of the foot. Without del pie, el dedo often means a finger. Shoes, beaches, and stubbed toes all use dedo del pie.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After stubbing a toe
ChatPal
¿Te duele el dedo del pie?
Does your toe hurt?
You
Sí. Me golpeé el dedo del pie.
Yes. I hit my toe.
ChatPal
Siéntate un momento.
Sit for a moment.
You
El dedo del pie está rojo.
The toe is red.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toe" in Spanish
How do you say toe in Spanish?
El dedo del pie.
Is dedo masculine?
Yes: el dedo del pie, un dedo del pie.
How is a toe different from a finger?
A finger is el dedo de la mano. A toe is el dedo del pie.
What is the big toe called?
El dedo gordo del pie.
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