piernas

pee-EHR-nahs/'pjeɾnas/

“piernas” means “legs” in Spanish (limbs used for walking).

legs

Also: pins

NounfA1

Mexico

A simplistic storybook illustration showing the lower half of a person's body: two legs wearing blue trousers and brown shoes, mid-stride on a grassy path.

📝 In Action

Me duelen las piernas después de correr diez kilómetros.

My legs hurt after running ten kilometers.

Ella tiene piernas largas y fuertes, perfectas para el ciclismo.

She has long, strong legs, perfect for cycling.

Necesitamos estirar las piernas antes de seguir conduciendo.

We need to stretch our legs before continuing to drive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

extremidades inferiores (lower limbs)

Common Collocations

piernas cansadas – tired legs
cruzar las piernas – to cross one's legs

Idioms & Expressions

estirar las piernas – To go for a short walk or stand up after sitting for a long time.
no tener piernas – To be completely exhausted or unable to continue moving.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "piernas" in Spanish:

legs→pins→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: piernas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'piernas'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

pierna(leg (singular)) — Noun

piernil(ham/leg of meat (culinary)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

internasexternas

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin word *perna*, which meant 'leg' or 'ham.' It is a very old word that has stayed consistent through the centuries.

First recorded: Pre-9th century (Latin influence)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pernasItalian: gambe

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I only hurt one leg, do I still say 'piernas'?

No. If you are specifically talking about only one leg, you must use the singular form: 'Me duele la pierna' (My leg hurts). You only use 'piernas' (plural) when referring to both legs or when using an idiom like 'estirar las piernas'.