How to Say "toes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “toes” is “dedos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me corté uno de los dedos mientras cocinaba.
I cut one of my fingers while cooking.
Necesitas mover los dedos de los pies para calentar.
You need to move your toes to warm up.
El carpintero midió la tabla con dos dedos de ancho.
The carpenter measured the plank as two fingers' width wide.
Masculine Plural Noun
Even though this word ends in '-os,' it is simply the plural form of the masculine noun 'dedo' (finger/toe).
Confusing fingers and toes
Mistake: “Using 'dedos' alone and expecting the listener to know if you mean fingers or toes.”
Correction: When clarity is important, add 'de la mano' (of the hand) for fingers, or 'del pie' (of the foot) for toes. Example: 'Me duelen los dedos del pie.'
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