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Knee in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'knee' is 'rodilla', pronounced roh-DEE-yah (IPA: /roˈdiʝa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: rodillas).

Pronunciation: roh-DEE-yah

Spanishrodilla
Pronunciationroh-DEE-yah · /roˈdiʝa/
Part of speechnoun (feminine)
Pluralrodillas
LevelB1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'rodilla'

  • Me duele la rodilla cuando subo escaleras.
    My knee hurts when I climb stairs.
  • El niño se cayó y se lastimó la rodilla.
    The boy fell and hurt his knee.
  • La falda le llega a las rodillas.
    The skirt reaches her knees.
  • Se puso de rodillas para buscar las llaves debajo de la mesa.
    He got down on his knees to look for the keys under the table.

Common Phrases with 'rodilla'

  • de rodillas
    on one's knees / kneeling

How to Use 'rodilla'

'De rodillas' (kneeling, on one's knees) and 'ponerse de rodillas' (to kneel down) are the key set expressions. As with other body parts, injuries use a reflexive verb plus article: 'se lastimó la rodilla'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'knee' in Spanish?

'Knee' in Spanish is 'rodilla', pronounced roh-DEE-yah.

How do you spell 'rodilla'?

It is spelled r-o-d-i-l-l-a.

Is 'rodilla' masculine or feminine?

'Rodilla' is feminine: you say 'la rodilla'.

What is the plural of 'rodilla'?

The plural of 'rodilla' is 'rodillas'.

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