What is the Spanish word for "backbone"?

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

English

backbone

Spanish

columna vertebral

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Alternative translations of "backbone"

espina dorsal
coraje
apoyo

Examples of how to use "backbone" in Spanish

English
The spine is your body's backbone.
Spanish
La columna vertebral es la columna vertebral de tu cuerpo.
English
The turtle's backbone helps support its shell.
Spanish
La columna vertebral de la tortuga ayuda a soportar su caparazón.
English
She showed backbone during the difficult meeting.
Spanish
Ella mostró carácter durante la reunión difícil.
English
A strong backbone is important for posture.
Spanish
Una columna vertebral fuerte es importante para la postura.
English
The team lacked backbone in the final minutes.
Spanish
El equipo carecía de carácter en los últimos minutos.

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The spine is your body's backbone.

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