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How to Say ‘I have a broken finger’ in Spain Spanish

Tengo el dedo roto

TEN-goh ehl DEH-doh ROH-toh

[TEN-goh ehl DEH-doh ROH-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: roto changes its ending to match the body part: la pierna rota, los dedos rotos.

Phrase Breakdown

Tengo

[TEN-goh]

I have

First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.

Example

Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.

I am available on Friday afternoon.

el dedo roto

ehl DEH-doh ROH-toh

the broken finger

Spanish uses 'el' (the) with body parts rather than 'my'. 'Roto' means broken. The 'r' at the start of 'roto' is strongly rolled.

Example

Él tiene el brazo roto.

He has a broken arm.

Words in this phrase

[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.

roto

[ROH-toh]

broken

Past participle of 'romper'; describes a fractured bone.

Example

El hueso está roto.

The bone is broken.

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