This is the 3716th most frequent Spanish word.
pierna
"Pierna" means "leg" in English.
Here 'pierna' refers to the physical part of the body, specifically the leg.
Me lastimé la pierna jugando fútbol.
I hurt my leg playing soccer.
In this example, 'pierna' denotes the part of the leg as a cut of meat, showing its use beyond human anatomy.
La pierna del cordero estaba muy sabrosa en la cena.
The lamb's leg was very tasty at dinner.
Here 'pierna' refers to the structural feature of a pair of pants, symbolizing one of the two tubular sections covering the legs.