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middle finger

/ˈmɪd.əl ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Traducción: El dedo medio es el tercer dedo de la mano humana, situado entre el índice y el anular. También se usa ampliamente como gesto ofensivo al extenderlo solo, para expresar desprecio, enojo o desafío.

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/ˈmɪd.əl ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/B1informal
  • esEl dedo medio es el tercer dedo de la mano humana, situado entre el índice y el anular. También se usa ampliamente como gesto ofensivo al extenderlo solo, para expresar desprecio, enojo o desafío.

The middle finger is the third digit of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is also widely recognized as an offensive gesture when extended alone, used to express contempt, anger, or defiance.

  1. Anatomical termA2formal

    The third finger of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger.

    esDedo medio

    • He wore a ring on his middle finger.
    • The middle finger is the longest finger on the hand.
    • She pointed at the map with her middle finger.
  2. B2slang

    A rude and offensive gesture made by raising the middle finger, often used to express anger, contempt, or defiance.

    esdedo medio (gesto ofensivo)

    • He gave the driver the middle finger after being cut off.
    • The gesture of the middle finger is considered highly insulting in many cultures.
    • She angrily raised her middle finger at the heckler.