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finger

/ˈfɪŋɡər/

One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.

Ejemplos

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1

She pointed her finger at the colorful bird in the tree.

She pointed her finger at the colorful bird in the tree.

2

Please provide a print of your right index finger for the security clearance.

Please provide a print of your right index finger for the security clearance.

3

Ouch, I just slammed my finger in the car door!

Ouch, I just slammed my finger in the car door!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
finger
Verb
finger
Adjetivo
fingered
Relacionado
fingernail
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'F' in Finger and 'F' in Five; you usually have five digits on each hand.

Quiz rápido

He wears a gold ring on his fourth ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: finger

Ejemplos

1

She pointed her finger at the colorful bird in the tree.

everyday

She pointed her finger at the colorful bird in the tree.

2

Please provide a print of your right index finger for the security clearance.

formal

Please provide a print of your right index finger for the security clearance.

3

Ouch, I just slammed my finger in the car door!

informal

Ouch, I just slammed my finger in the car door!

4

The sensitivity of the human finger is due to a high density of mechanoreceptors.

academic

The sensitivity of the human finger is due to a high density of mechanoreceptors.

5

The manager refused to lift a finger to assist with the client's complaint.

business

The manager refused to lift a finger to assist with the client's complaint.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
finger
Verb
finger
Adjetivo
fingered
Relacionado
fingernail

Colocaciones comunes

index finger the finger next to the thumb used for pointing
ring finger the finger between the middle finger and the little finger
snap your fingers to make a sharp clicking sound using the thumb and a finger
point a finger to accuse someone of doing something wrong
finger food food meant to be eaten directly with the hands

Frases Comunes

keep your fingers crossed

to hope that something will happen the way you want

put your finger on something

to identify or realize exactly what is wrong or different

slip through your fingers

to lose an opportunity or let someone escape

Se confunde a menudo con

finger vs thumb

The thumb is the thickest digit on the hand, while the other four are referred to as fingers.

finger vs toe

Toes are the digits on your feet, whereas fingers are the digits on your hands.

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Notas de uso

While humans have ten digits on their hands, it is common to say 'eight fingers and two thumbs,' although 'ten fingers' is also widely accepted in casual conversation.

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Errores comunes

Learners from some language backgrounds might use the word 'finger' when referring to 'toes' because their native language uses the same word for both.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'F' in Finger and 'F' in Five; you usually have five digits on each hand.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'finger', which is related to the Germanic root for 'five'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: fingers Often used with possessive pronouns (my finger, his finger)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, pointing at someone with your index finger is considered impolite or aggressive.

Quiz rápido

He wears a gold ring on his fourth ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: finger

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