Nuca (en. Nape)

/ˈnuka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Area located at the back of the neck.

I feel pain in my nape after being at the computer for so many hours.

Siento un dolor en la nuca después de estar tantas horas en la computadora.

Part of the body where the head connects with the spine.

The nape is a sensitive area that needs care.

La nuca es una zona sensible que necesita cuidado.

From the Latin 'nuca', which means 'nape' or 'back part of the neck'.

to hit someone on the nape

To strike or cause harm to the back part of the neck.

dar en la nuca

to carry a burden on the nape

To bear a load or responsibility on the back part of the body.

cargar en la nuca

to have a headache at the nape

To experience a severe migraine that affects the back of the head.

tener una jaqueca en la nuca

cervical

Related to the neck region.

cervical

trapezius

Muscle located at the top of the back and nape.

trapezio

Refers to a person who hits another on the nape.

That guy has a reputation for hitting people on the nape.

Ese tipo tiene una fama de dar golpes en la nuca.

Used to describe someone who is very stressed.

I'm so stressed that my neck is going to break.

Estoy tan estresado que se me va a romper la nuca.