Rodillas (en. Knees)

/roˈðijas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Joints that form the connection between the femur and tibia in the legs.

My knee hurts after running.

Me duele la rodilla después de correr.

Part of the human body that lies between the thigh and the leg.

The knees are important for mobility.

Las rodillas son importantes para la movilidad.

The two joints that allow for the movement of flexion and extension of the leg.

It is essential to take care of the knees when exercising.

Es esencial cuidar las rodillas al hacer ejercicio.

It comes from the Latin 'genicula', which means 'knee'.

on one’s knees

in a position of supplication or reverence.

de rodillas

to bend the knees

to surrender or show submission.

doblar las rodillas

to fall to one's knees

To descend from a standing position to the knees, usually by surprise or challenge.

caer de rodillas

knee

Each of the joints that allow movement of the leg.

rodilla

shoulders

Joint located at the top of the arm that connects to the torso.

hombros

elbows

Joints that connect the arm to the forearm.

codos

Crooked knee

It is said that he has a crooked knee because his legs are always twisted.

Se dice que tiene rodilla chueca porque siempre se le torcen las piernas.

Elbow knee

When someone feels bad and bends down, it is said that they have an elbow knee.

Cuando alguien se siente mal y se agacha, se le dice que tiene rodilla de codo.