What is the Spanish word for "wrist"?

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

English

wrist

Spanish

muñeca

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Examples of how to use "wrist" in Spanish

English
I sprained my wrist playing tennis.
Spanish
Me torcí la muñeca jugando al tenis.
English
She wore a bracelet on her left wrist.
Spanish
Ella llevaba una pulsera en su muñeca izquierda.
English
He checked his watch and rubbed his wrist.
Spanish
Él revisó su reloj y se frotó la muñeca.
English
The baby grabbed my wrist with tiny fingers.
Spanish
El bebé agarró mi muñeca con deditos diminutos.
English
Please turn your wrist to show the doctor.
Spanish
Por favor, gira tu muñeca para que el doctor pueda verla.

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