What does "pulgar" mean in English?

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Spanish

pulgar

English

thumb

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Examples of how to use "pulgar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se hizo un corte en el dedo pulgar.
English
A cut was made on the thumb.
Spanish
Me corté el pulgar con el cuchillo.
English
I cut my thumb with the knife.
Spanish
Ella mostró su pulgar para aprobar.
English
She showed her thumb to approve.
Spanish
El bebé chupa el pulgar por costumbre.
English
The baby sucks his thumb out of habit.
Spanish
Usa el pulgar para sujetar el lápiz.
English
Use your thumb to hold the pencil.

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Se hizo un corte en el dedo pulgar.

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