What is the Spanish word for "thimble"?

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

English

thimble

Spanish

dedal

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Examples of how to use "thimble" in Spanish

English
My grandmother uses a thimble when she sews.
Spanish
Mi abuela usa un dedal cuando cose.
English
She wore a metal thimble on her finger.
Spanish
Ella llevaba un dedal de metal en su dedo.
English
Please pass me the thimble beside the needle.
Spanish
Por favor, pásame el dedal que está junto a la aguja.
English
The old box held a silver thimble.
Spanish
La vieja caja contenía un dedal de plata.
English
He collects a thimble from every country.
Spanish
Él colecciona un dedal de cada país.

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