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cadera

hip

noun kah-DEH-rah Rare

Origin: From Latin cathedra (seat), via the sense of the hip as a 'seat'.

Usage Note

Cadera refers to the hip — the joint and surrounding area. Caderas in the plural often appears in descriptions of body shape and in dance contexts: mover las caderas (to move one's hips). Do not confuse with muslo (thigh) or nalga (buttock).

Examples

"Le duele la cadera izquierda."

Natural Translation

Her left hip hurts.

Literal Translation

To-her hurts the hip left.

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