Lomo (en. Back)

/ˈlomo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The fleshy part of an animal's body located between the neck and the hip.
The loin of beef is highly valued for roasting.
El lomo de la res es muy apreciado para hacer asados.
The lower back of the human body.
My lower back hurts after sitting for a long time.
Me duele el lomo después de estar sentado mucho tiempo.
Cut of meat that comes from this part of the animal.
I bought a pork loin for dinner.
Compré un lomo de cerdo para la cena.

Etymology

The term 'lomo' comes from the Latin 'lumbo', which means the lower part of the back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pork loin
Cut of meat from a pig.
lomo de cerdo
high loin
Term used to describe a specific cut of beef.
lomo alto

Related Words

lomos
Plural of lomo.
lomos
lomito
Diminutive of lomo, it also refers to a cut of meat.
lomito
lumbago
Pain in the lower back region.
lumbago

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone with a robust body, especially in the lower part.
That guy has a spectacular physique.
Ese chico tiene un lomo espectacular.
In some regions, it is used to refer to a person with a large or broad back.
That physique can handle any weight.
Ese lomo aguanta cualquier peso.