Costillas (en. Ribs)

/kosˈtiβas/

Synonyms

  • costillas falsas
  • costillas flotantes
  • huesos torácicos

Slang Meanings

When one says 'I would like ribs', it refers to a strong desire to eat something delicious.
After a long day, I said: 'I need ribs today.'
Después de un largo día, dije: 'Necesito costillas hoy'.
It is used in some contexts to refer to someone's physical shape, implying they have a sculpted body.
Look at those athlete's ribs, he is in shape.
Mira esas costillas de atleta, está en forma.