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    Piernas (en. Legs)

    /ˈpjeɾnas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Human lower limbs that serve for locomotion.
    She twisted her legs while running.
    Ella se torció las piernas mientras corría.
    In animals, it corresponds to the limbs that allow movement.
    The dog had very strong legs.
    El perro tenía las piernas muy fuertes.
    Part of the chair or structure that supports the seat.
    The legs of the table are made of solid wood.
    Las piernas de la mesa son de madera maciza.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perna', which means 'leg' or 'thigh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chicken legs
    It refers to the hind parts of a chicken, commonly food.
    piernas de pollo
    long legs
    It is used to describe a tall person.
    piernas largas
    to have good legs
    It is said of someone who is in good physical condition or attractive.
    tener buenas piernas

    Related Words

    thighs
    Upper part of the leg, between the knee and the hip.
    muslos
    calves
    Lower part of the leg, between the ankle and the knee.
    pantorrillas
    feet
    Part of the human body located at the end of the legs.
    pies

    Slang Meanings

    Bottle-shaped legs
    It is said of someone who has thin and long legs.
    Se dice de alguien que tiene piernas delgadas y largas.
    To have crow's feet
    Used to refer to wrinkles around the eyes, although it originally refers to the legs of a bird.
    Uso para referirse a arrugas alrededor de los ojos, aunque originalmente se refiere a las patas de una ave.