Costilla (en. Rib)

/kosˈtiʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Bone that, in vertebrates, is part of the rib cage.

The ribs protect the vital organs in the chest.

Las costillas protegen los órganos vitales del pecho.

Each of the bone-like parts found in the bodies of some creatures.

The whale's skeleton has many ribs.

El esqueleto de la ballena tiene muchas costillas.

Refers to a cut of meat that includes the bone.

I am going to prepare grilled ribs for dinner.

Voy a preparar costillas a la parrilla para la cena.

From Latin 'costīlla', diminutive of 'costa'

Adam's rib

Colloquial name for the plant Monstera deliciosa.

costilla de adán

to hit someone in the ribs

To hurt or affect someone emotionally.

dar en la costilla

pork rib

Cut of pork meat corresponding to the rib.

costilla de cerdo

costal

Relating to the ribs or the rib cage.

costal

torso

Part of the body that contains the rib cage.

torso

Informal reference to an attractive woman.

That girl is a rib.

Esa chica es una costilla.

Used to describe a close friend or buddy.

That is my rib, he is always by my side.

Ese es mi costilla, siempre está a mi lado.