dedo
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “dedo” mean in English?
finger
Example sentences
Me corté el dedo con el cuchillo.
I cut my finger with the knife.
Me duele el dedo del pie.
My toe hurts.
Levanta el dedo si tienes una pregunta.
Raise your finger if you have a question.
How to use it
Dedo means 'finger' or 'toe'. Masculine: el dedo. Specify dedo del pie for toe (literally 'finger of the foot') if needed.
Common mistake
Spanish uses dedo for both finger and toe. To specify a toe, say 'dedo del pie'. English splits the words; Spanish doesn't.