Pulgar (en. Thumb)

[pulɡaɾ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Finger of the hand that is opposite to the other four.

The thumb is essential for carrying out many tasks.

El pulgar es esencial para llevar a cabo muchas tareas.

Portion of the human body that corresponds to the first finger of the hand.

I made a small cut on my thumb while chopping vegetables.

Me hice un pequeño corte en el pulgar mientras cortaba verduras.

In certain cultures, the thumb is used to express different meanings.

Raising the thumb can mean that something is okay.

Levantar el pulgar puede significar que algo está bien.

From the Latin 'pollex', meaning 'thumb'.

thumbs up

It is used to indicate approval.

pulgar arriba

thumbs down

It is used to indicate disapproval.

pulgar abajo

to have a green thumb

It refers to someone who has gardening skills.

tener el pulgar verde

index

Finger that is next to the thumb.

índice

middle

Finger that follows the index.

medio

ring

Finger that is next to the middle.

anular

To be in trouble.

I’m in trouble with the debts I’ve accumulated.

Estoy con el pulgar en las deudas que acumulé.

To make a gesture of approval.

My boss gave me the thumbs up for my work.

Mi jefe me dio el pulgar por mi trabajo.