Inklingo

nalga

NAL-gah/ˈnalɣa/

nalga means buttock in Spanish (anatomy).

buttock

Also: cheek
NounfA2
General Latin America
A simple storybook illustration of a person's rear end, depicted in a clean and anatomical way.

📝 In Action

Me duele la nalga derecha después de correr tanto.

A1

My right buttock hurts after running so much.

El doctor me puso una inyección en la nalga.

A2

The doctor gave me an injection in the buttock.

El bebé tiene un lunar pequeño en la nalga izquierda.

B1

The baby has a small mole on his left buttock.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • glúteo (glute (medical/formal))
  • trasero (backside (polite))
  • culo (butt (informal/vulgar))

Common Collocations

  • nalga derecharight buttock
  • nalga izquierdaleft buttock
  • inyección en la nalgainjection in the buttock

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer de nalgasto fall flat on your bottom or to be extremely surprised

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nalga" in Spanish:

buttockcheek

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nalga

Question 1 of 3

Which word is the most appropriate to use when speaking to a doctor?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
nalgada(spanking/slap on the bottom)Noun
nalguear(to slap someone's bottom)Verb
nalgón(someone with a large bottom)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'natica', which is a derivative of 'natis', meaning 'buttock'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: nádega

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'nalga' a bad word?

No, 'nalga' is not a swear word. It is a standard, anatomical term that is common in everyday speech. However, like its English equivalent, it refers to a private part of the body, so use it in appropriate contexts.

When should I use 'nalgas' (plural)?

Use the plural when you are talking about the entire bottom or both cheeks together. Use the singular when referring to a specific side or a single cheek.

What is the difference between 'nalga' and 'trasero'?

'Nalga' refers specifically to the muscular flesh of the cheek. 'Trasero' is a broader, polite term for the 'backside' or 'rear end'.