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    Espaldas (en. Backs)

    es-'pal-das

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The part of the body located at the back of the torso.
    My back hurts after so many hours of work.
    Me duele la espalda después de tantas horas de trabajo.
    It also refers to the back region of an animal.
    The dog has a white spot on its back.
    El perro tiene una mancha blanca en la espalda.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin term 'spalda', which means 'back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn one's back on someone
    to ignore or abandon someone
    darle la espalda a alguien
    to be behind someone's back
    to act secretly or without someone noticing
    estar a espaldas de alguien
    to turn one's back
    to turn one's back on someone or something
    ponerse de espaldas

    Related Words

    dorsal
    Refers to the back part or the back.
    dorsal
    backrest
    The back part of a chair or couch that provides support to the back.
    espaldar
    pat on the back
    Support or backing given to someone in a complicated situation.
    espaldarazo

    Slang Meanings

    Covered back
    Having someone to back you in a business deal is like having your back covered.
    Tener a alguien que te respalde en un negocio es como tener la espalda cubierta.
    Broad backs
    That guy has broad shoulders and can carry a lot of weight.
    Ese chico tiene espaldas anchas y puede llevar mucho peso.