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    Lomos (en. Loins)

    /ˈlomos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The fleshy and posterior part of the body of certain animals, especially mammals.
    The loins of pigs are highly valued in gastronomy.
    Los lomos de los cerdos son muy valorados en la gastronomía.
    The spine of a book, where the pages are joined.
    The title of the book is printed on the spine.
    El título del libro está impreso en el lomo.
    The part of the human body that extends from the neck to the waist.
    My back hurts a lot after exercising.
    Me duele mucho el lomo después de hacer ejercicio.

    Etymology

    The term 'lomos' comes from the Latin 'lumbus', meaning the lower part of the back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pork loin
    Cut of meat from the pig that is widely used in cooking.
    lomo de cerdo
    spines of books
    It refers to the part of the book where it is bound and the title is printed.
    lomos de libros

    Related Words

    back
    The posterior part of the human body that extends from the neck to the waist.
    espalda
    saw
    A tool used to cut food, especially meats.
    sierra

    Slang Meanings

    Sense of strength or power in certain expressions.
    That person has a build that makes her look very strong.
    Esa persona tiene unos lomos que la hacen ver muy fuerte.
    Refers to the back part of a person, in an informal context.
    That girl has very well-defined frames.
    Esa chica tiene unos lomos muy bien formados.