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tobillo

ankle

noun toh-BEE-yoh Rare

Usage Note

Tobillo refers specifically to the ankle joint. The derived noun tobillera means both an ankle brace (medical support) and an ankle-length sock. Ankle sprains (esguinces de tobillo) are among the most common sports injuries, and the word appears frequently in medical and sports contexts.

Examples

"Se torció el tobillo corriendo."

Natural Translation

She sprained her ankle while running.

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