How to Say ‘Your right index finger’ in Spain Spanish
El dedo índice derecho
ehl DEH-doh EEN-dee-seh deh-REH-choh
[ehl DEH-doh EEN-dee-seh deh-REH-choh]
💬 Usage Tip: Describing words follow the noun, so it's "finger index right" in that order. Derecho matches dedo, which is masculine. With mano "hand" it becomes la mano derecha.
Phrase Breakdown
El dedo
ehl DEH-doh
The finger
The article plus the noun. Say 'el DE-do', with a soft second 'd'.
El dedo pulgar.
The thumb.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«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').
Me corté el dedo.
I cut my finger.
índice derecho
EEN-dee-seh deh-REH-choh
right index
In Spanish, adjectives follow the noun: 'derecho' (right) comes after 'índice'. The 'ch' is like English 'ch'. Stress 'de-RE-cho'.
La mano derecha.
The right hand.
Words in this phrase
índice
[EEN-dee-seh]
index
Describes the index finger.
Use el dedo índice.
Use your index finger.
derecho
[deh-REH-choh]
right
Adjective for the right-hand side.
Levante la mano derecha.
Raise your right hand.
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