What is the Spanish word for "leg"?

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

English

leg

Spanish

pierna

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "leg"

pata

Examples of how to use "leg" in Spanish

English
I broke my leg when I was a child.
Spanish
Me rompí la pierna cuando era niño.
English
She broke her leg last winter.
Spanish
Ella se rompió la pierna el invierno pasado.
English
The table has a wobbly leg.
Spanish
La mesa tiene una pata inestable.
English
Stretch your left leg slowly.
Spanish
Estira lentamente tu pierna izquierda.
English
He crossed one leg over another.
Spanish
Él cruzó una pierna sobre la otra.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "leg" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
I broke my leg when I was a child.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "leg"? | Habladoo