What is the Spanish word for "thumb"?

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

English

thumb

Spanish

pulgar

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Examples of how to use "thumb" in Spanish

English
I hit my thumb with the hammer.
Spanish
Me golpeé el pulgar con el martillo.
English
She painted a small heart on her thumb.
Spanish
Ella pintó un pequeño corazón en su pulgar.
English
Press the button with your right thumb.
Spanish
Presiona el botón con tu pulgar derecho.
English
He wrapped a bandage around his thumb.
Spanish
Él se vendó el pulgar con una venda.
English
The baby grabbed my thumb tightly.
Spanish
El bebé agarró mi pulgar con fuerza.

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I hit my thumb with the hammer.

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