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How to Say ‘The index finger’ in Spain Spanish

El dedo índice

ehl DEH-doh EEN-dee-seh

[ehl DEH-doh EEN-dee-seh]

💬 Usage Tip: Dedo covers both fingers and toes. Other fingers you might hear: pulgar "thumb" and corazón "middle finger".

Phrase Breakdown

El

[ehl]

the

A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.

The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.

dedo

[DEH-doh]

finger

One of the digits of the hand (or toe, 'dedo del pie').

Example

Me corté el dedo.

I cut my finger.

índice

[EEN-dee-seh]

index

Dedo índice is the index finger, next to the thumb.

Example

Señale con el dedo índice.

Point with your index finger.

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