rodilla /roðˈiʎa/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "knee".

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Source term
knee
Translation
rodilla
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form rodilla
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural rodillas
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la rodilla
Examples
Esto es la rodilla.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Se cayó y se lastimó la rodilla.

English: She fell and hurt her knee.

B1 · dailyRoutineAndHealth

Tengo una pequeña cicatriz en la rodilla.

English: I have a small scar on my knee.

B1 · dailyRoutineAndHealth

Se dobló las rodillas durante el ejercicio.

English: He bent his knees during the exercise.

B1 · dailyRoutineAndHealth

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