Translation of Spanish word "rodilla" to English
rodilla
/roˈði.ʝa/
Meaning
NounIn humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
How to use
Rodilla ('knee') is feminine. Ponerse de rodillas — To get down on one's knees.
🇬🇧 English
knee
Example
Me hice daño en la rodilla.
I hurt my knee.
Tengo la rodilla hinchada.
My knee is swollen.
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Common phrases
- de rodillas— on one's knees / kneeling
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What does the Spanish word "rodilla" mean?▼
The Spanish word "rodilla" means "knee" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Me hice daño en la rodilla." (which translates as "I hurt my knee.").
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