Hombro (en. Shoulder)
/ˈombɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Joint of the human body that connects the arm to the trunk.
My shoulder hurts after lifting weights.
Me duele el hombro después de levantar pesas.
Each of the ends of the upper part of the trunk.
I carry the backpack on my right shoulder.
Llevo la mochila del lado del hombro derecho.
Part of clothing that covers the shoulder.
The coat has padded shoulder pads.
El abrigo tiene hombreras acolchadas.
Etymology
From Latin 'humerus', which means 'shoulder' or 'upper part of the arm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lend a shoulder
To offer help or support in a task.
poner el hombro
on the shoulders of giants
To build upon the previous work of others.
a hombros de gigantes
to turn one's back
To ignore or reject someone.
dar la espalda
Related Words
arm
Upper limb of the human body that extends from the shoulder to the wrist.
brazo
back
Back part of the human trunk, between the neck and the waist.
espalda
Slang Meanings
Shoulder of load
It is said that one has a shoulder of load when taking on too many responsibilities.
Se dice que tiene un hombro de carga cuando asume demasiadas responsabilidades.
To put the shoulders on someone
When someone leaves without helping, they say he puts the shoulders on.
Cuando alguien se va sin ayudar, dicen que le echa los hombros.