How to Say "limb" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “limb” is “miembro” — use 'miembro' when referring to a general body part that extends from the main body, such as arms or legs, particularly in a slightly more formal or anatomical context.
miembro
myehm-brohˈmjem.bɾo
Examples
Los brazos son los miembros superiores del cuerpo humano.
The arms are the upper limbs of the human body.
Perdió la sensibilidad en uno de sus miembros inferiores.
He lost feeling in one of his lower limbs (legs).
extremidad
eks-treh-mee-DAHDekstɾemiˈdad
Examples
Después del ejercicio, siento cansancio en las extremidades.
After the exercise, I feel tiredness in my limbs.
El médico revisó las extremidades superiores del paciente.
The doctor checked the patient's upper limbs (arms).
Muchos insectos tienen extremidades muy largas para saltar.
Many insects have very long limbs for jumping.
Use 'the' instead of 'my'
In Spanish, when talking about your own limbs, use 'the' (las) instead of 'my' (mis). For example: 'Me duelen las extremidades' (The limbs hurt me) instead of 'Mis extremidades duelen'.
Feminine Noun Pattern
Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You will always say 'la extremidad' or 'las extremidades'.
Confusing with 'Extreme'
Mistake: “Using 'extremidad' to mean a very intense situation.”
Correction: Use 'extremo' for the adjective. 'Extremidad' refers physically to a body part or the very end of an object.
Miembro vs. Extremidad
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