What is the Portuguese word for "backbone"?

Learn how to say "backbone" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

backbone

Portuguese

coluna vertebral

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Examples of how to use "backbone" in Portuguese

English
The spine is your body's backbone.
Portuguese
A coluna vertebral é a espinha dorsal do seu corpo.
English
The turtle's backbone helps support its shell.
Portuguese
A espinha dorsal da tartaruga ajuda a sustentar seu casco.
English
She showed backbone during the difficult meeting.
Portuguese
Ela mostrou coragem durante a reunião difícil.
English
A strong backbone is important for posture.
Portuguese
Uma coluna forte é importante para a postura.
English
The team lacked backbone in the final minutes.
Portuguese
A equipe perdeu força nos minutos finais.
English
Doctors examined his backbone after the accident.
Portuguese
Os médicos examinaram a coluna dele após o acidente.

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The spine is your body's backbone.

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