rótula
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la rótula(
rroh
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too
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lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (anatomy)
Tengo una luxación en la rótula y por eso me duele al andar.I have a dislocated kneecap, so that's why it hurts when I walk.
b. patella (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
La rótula luxada es un problema frecuente de rodilla que afecta a los perros.A luxated patella is a common knee problem in dogs.
2. (mechanics)
a. ball joint
El mecánico me dijo que había que cambiar las rótulas para que funcione bien la suspensión.The mechanic told me that he'd need to replace the ball joints to correctly align the suspension.
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