cadera
“cadera” means “hip” in Spanish (human anatomy).
hip
Also: haunch
📝 In Action
Ella mueve las caderas cuando baila salsa.
A2She moves her hips when she dances salsa.
Me duele la cadera derecha después de caminar tanto.
A2My right hip hurts after walking so much.
Este pantalón me queda muy apretado de cadera.
B1These pants are very tight around my hips.
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Quick Quiz: cadera
Question 1 of 1
Which part of the body is the 'cadera'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'cathedra', which originally meant 'chair' or 'seat'. Over time, the meaning shifted from the thing you sit on to the part of the body you use to sit.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cadera' masculine or feminine?
It is a feminine noun, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la cadera).
How do you say 'hip replacement' in Spanish?
You would say 'reemplazo de cadera' or 'prótesis de cadera'.