Dedos (en. Fingers)

/ˈde.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Parts of the human body that extend from the hands.

I cut my finger while cooking.

Me corté un dedo mientras cocinaba.

In anatomy, each of the five extensions on each hand or foot.

He has a ring on his ring finger.

Él tiene un anillo en el dedo anular.

In the context of the finger as a unit of measurement.

The fish was two fingers thick.

El pescado medía dos dedos de grosor.

From the Latin 'digitus', which means 'finger'.

to make a gesture with the fingers

To indicate or show something using the fingers.

hacer un gesto con los dedos

to leave it in the fingers

To maintain control over something by having it between the fingers.

dejar en los dedos

to count on the fingers

To use the fingers to enumerate something.

contar con los dedos

little finger

Small finger, often used in an affectionate way.

dedito

toe

Part of the foot that corresponds to the fingers of the hand.

dedo del pie

hands

Upper extremities of the human body that end in fingers.

manos

Pointing fingers

Don't be pointing fingers, we all make mistakes.

No seas dedos señaladores, todos cometemos errores.

Crossed fingers

I have my fingers crossed for my team to win.

Tengo los dedos cruzados para que gane mi equipo.