la cadera
hip
Parte del cuerpo que une el tronco con las piernas y que permite moverlas hacia diferentes lados.
Definition & meaning
The word cadera refers to the hip. In anatomy, it specifically designates the region on each side of the pelvis where the femur (thigh bone) joins the pelvic bone. In a broader sense, it refers to the lateral part of the human body between the waist and the upper thigh.
In common usage, the plural form caderas is often used to describe the width or the silhouette of a person's lower torso.
Grammar & Word origin
Cadera is a feminine noun. Its plural form is caderas.
The word originates from the Latin term cathedra, which means "seat" or "chair." This Latin word was derived from the Greek kathédra. The semantic evolution is quite logical: the word transitioned from referring to the object one sits on to the part of the body used for sitting. This same Latin root is responsible for the English word "cathedral," which refers to the "seat" or headquarters of a bishop.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: In a medical or anatomical context, the term pelvis is often used as a synonym, although the pelvis refers to the entire bony structure while the cadera specifically focuses on the joint and the side of the body. In some literary or descriptive contexts, terms like costado might be used, though this more accurately means "side."
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for this word as it refers to a specific part of the anatomy.
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Examples
Durante la clase de baile, me lastimé la cadera.noun
During the dance class, I hurt my hip.
La doctora examinó mi cadera después del ejercicio.noun
The doctor examined my hip after the exercise.
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