What is the Spanish word for "ligament"?

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

English

ligament

Spanish

ligamento

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Examples of how to use "ligament" in Spanish

English
I tore a ligament in my knee.
Spanish
Me desgarré un ligamento en la rodilla.
English
The doctor examined the ligament during surgery.
Spanish
El médico examinó el ligamento durante la cirugía.
English
Her torn ligament caused pain in her knee.
Spanish
Su ligamento desgarrado le causó dolor en la rodilla.
English
A ligament connects bones in the body.
Spanish
Un ligamento conecta los huesos en el cuerpo.
English
He felt his ligament snap during practice.
Spanish
Sintió que su ligamento se rompía durante la práctica.

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