Ancas (en. Haunches)

/ˈaŋkas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The body arrows that extend from the pelvis.

The hips are very important in the structuring of movement.

Las ancas son muy importantes en la estructuración del movimiento.

It refers to the rear parts of the body of some animals.

The frog’s hips are strong for jumping.

Las ancas de la rana son fuertes para saltar.

From the Latin 'anca', which means 'hip' or 'buttocks'.

to break the hips

To suffer an accident that causes harm to the rear part of the body.

romper las ancas

to unite the hips

To gather people to work together.

unir las ancas

hip

Part of the body that connects the leg to the torso.

cadera

thigh

Part of the leg located between the hip and the knee.

muslo

Referring to a person with pronounced curves.

That girl has hips that catch attention.

Esa chica tiene unas ancas que llaman la atención.

Used to describe someone who moves gracefully.

She dances so well, she has very fluid hips.

Baila tan bien, tiene unas ancas muy fluidas.