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    Espinazo (en. Spine)

    /es.pi.'na.θo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bony structure that forms the spinal column.
    The spine suffers damage in accidents.
    El espinazo sufre daños en los accidentes.
    In some contexts, it refers to the rear part of an animal.
    The backbone of the pig is used to make certain recipes.
    El espinazo del cerdo se utiliza para hacer ciertas recetas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spina', which means thorn, and the suffix -azo which indicates size or thickness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devil's backbone
    Reference to the ridge of a mountain.
    espinazo del diablo
    to have back pain
    To suffer pain in the lower back.
    tener dolor de espinazo

    Related Words

    column
    Vertebral structure that supports the body.
    columna
    vertebra
    Each of the bones that make up the spine.
    vertebra

    Slang Meanings

    In some countries, it can refer to a person without character or who is weak.
    Don't be spineless, stand up for your opinion.
    No seas espinazo, defiende tu opinión.
    It is used to describe someone who is in poor physical condition.
    That guy is like a spineless person, always tired.
    Ese tipo está como un espinazo, siempre cansado.