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"Nalgas" is a form of "nalgas", a plural noun which is often translated as "buttocks". "Pompis" is a plural noun consistent which is often translated as "bottom". Learn more about the difference between "nalgas" and "pompis" below.
las nalgas(
nahl
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gahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (anatomy)
a. buttocks
El doctor me dijo que me van a dar varias inyecciones en las nalgas.The doctor told me that they're going to give me several injections in my buttocks.
b. butt (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Hice muchas sentadillas ayer y hoy me duelen las nalgas.I did a lot squats yesterday and now my butt hurts.
c. bum (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Necesito ir al gimnasio para tonificar las nalgas antes de ponerme el bikini.I need to go to the gym to tone my buttocks before wearing a bikini.
la nalga
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (anatomy)
b. butt (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Si te vuelvo a cachar viéndome la nalga, te voy a reportar.If I catch you staring at my butt again, I'm going to lodge a complaint.
las pompis(
pohm
-
pees
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (colloquial) (buttocks) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bottom
Esta silla es muy dura y me maltrata las pompis.This chair is too hard and makes my bottom hurt.
b. butt (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Tus pompis son demasiado grandes para ese bluyín tan apretado.Your butt is too big for such tight jeans.
c. bum (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me duelen las pompis de tanto ejercicio.My bum hurts from all this exercise.
d. behind (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ella es delgadita de torso, pero tiene unas pompis y unas caderas enormes.She has a thin torso, but her behind and hips are huge.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (colloquial) (buttocks) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. bottom
Ponle esta loción en el pompis al bebé cada vez que le cambies el pañal.Put this lotion on the baby's bottom each time you change his diapers.
b. butt (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
El pompis se me ve grandísimo con esta falda tan estrecha.My butt looks huge in such a tight skirt.
c. bum (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Necesito tonificar el pompis para la playa.I need to tone my bum for the beach.
d. behind (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hacer sentadillas es un buen ejercicio para endurecer los muslos y el pompis.Doing squats is a great exercise to tone your thighs and your behind.
