ingle

EEN-gleh/ˈiŋɡle/

“ingle” means “groin” in Spanish (the area where the upper thigh meets the torso).

groin

Also: crease of the thigh

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A simple anatomical illustration of a human torso and upper legs, with a soft highlight on the crease where the thigh joins the body.

📝 In Action

Me duele la ingle después de correr tanto.

My groin hurts after running so much.

El atleta tiene una lesión en la ingle.

The athlete has a groin injury.

Siento una pequeña molestia en la ingle derecha.

I feel a slight discomfort in my right groin.

Word Connections

Synonyms

entrepierna (crotch / inner thigh area)

Common Collocations

tirón en la ingle – groin pull
dolor de ingle – groin pain
hernia en la ingle – groin hernia

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ingle" in Spanish:

groin→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ingle

Question 1 of 3

Which of these means 'the groin'?

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👥 Word Family▼

inguinal(relating to the groin) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

pringle

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'inguen,' which also referred to the groin area.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: inguinalFrench: aine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'el ingle' or 'la ingle'?

It is always 'la ingle.' It is a feminine noun.

Does 'ingle' have an accent mark?

No. Unlike 'inglés' (English), 'ingle' does not have a written accent mark.

Can 'ingle' mean anything else?

In anatomy, it is specific to the groin. However, in carpentry, a similar-sounding word 'inglete' means a miter joint, but 'ingle' itself is strictly anatomical.