What is the Spanish word for "heel"?

Learn how to say "heel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

heel

Spanish

talón

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Alternative translations of "heel"

tacón

Examples of how to use "heel" in Spanish

English
She wore very high heel shoes.
Spanish
Llevaba zapatos con tacón muy alto.
English
She rubbed her sore heel after jogging.
Spanish
Se frotó el talón adolorido después de correr.
English
The dog nuzzled his master's heel gently.
Spanish
El perro olfateó suavemente el talón de su amo.
English
He slipped the shoe on by the heel.
Spanish
Se deslizó el zapato por el talón.
English
Please lift your heel to check the fit.
Spanish
Por favor, levanta el talón para comprobar el ajuste.

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