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    Dorso (en. Back)

    /ˈdorso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The back part of the human body or of an animal.
    The doctor examined the patient's back to check for possible injuries.
    El médico examinó el dorso del paciente para detectar posibles lesiones.
    The opposite side of the face of an object, like a book.
    The title of the book is printed on the back of the cover.
    El título del libro está impreso en el dorso de la cubierta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dorsum', which means 'back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    back of the hand
    the posterior part of the hand
    dorso de la mano
    to turn over the back
    to change something to its opposite side
    dar la vuelta al dorso

    Related Words

    back
    The back part of the body, specifically from the shoulders to the waist.
    espalda
    side
    One of the two halves of something, usually opposed to the opposite.
    lado

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to the back part of something, often in a humorous context.
    That jacket has a very eye-catching back.
    Esa chaqueta tiene un dorso muy llamativo.
    Term used in some sports to describe the central part of a strategy or movement.
    In the game, you must always cover the opponent’s back.
    En el juego, debes siempre cubrir el dorso del rival.