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    Caderas (en. Hips)

    /kaˈðeɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Each of the two parts of the human body located on either side of the pelvis.
    She has very pronounced hips.
    Ella tiene unas caderas muy pronunciadas.
    In anatomy, it refers to the area between the lower abdomen and the thighs.
    The dancer moved his hips to the rhythm of the music.
    El bailarín movía sus caderas al ritmo de la música.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person's figure or proportions.
    Her dress accentuates her hips.
    Su vestido acentúa sus caderas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cadere', which means 'to fall', referring to the shape assumed by this part of the body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to move one's hips
    To dance or move in a rhythmic or sensual manner.
    mover las caderas
    wide hips
    Referring to a figure that has wider proportions in the lower body.
    caderas anchas
    narrow hips
    Referring to a figure with less width in the lower body.
    caderas estrechas

    Related Words

    pelvis
    The skeletal structure in the lower torso that connects the spine with the legs.
    pelvis
    thighs
    The parts of the human body located between the hip and the knee.
    muslos

    Slang Meanings

    Queen's hips
    That woman has 'queen's hips', very attractive.
    Esa mujer tiene unas 'caderas de reina', muy atractivas.
    Big hips
    She is known for being big-hipped; she has a curvy figure.
    Es conocida por ser una caderona, tiene una figura curvilínea.