kneecap
US /ˈniː.kæp/
UK /ˈniː.kæp/
1.
rótula, patela
the small, flat, triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
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He injured his kneecap during the soccer match.
Se lesionó la rótula durante el partido de fútbol.
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The doctor examined her swollen kneecap.
El médico examinó su rótula hinchada.
1.
disparar en la rótula
to shoot someone in the kneecap, typically as a punishment or warning
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The gang threatened to kneecap him if he didn't pay up.
La pandilla amenazó con dispararle en la rótula si no pagaba.
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Such brutal acts like kneecapping are common in organized crime.
Actos tan brutales como disparar en la rótula son comunes en el crimen organizado.