What is the Spanish word for "neck"?

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

English

neck

Spanish

cuello

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Examples of how to use "neck" in Spanish

English
She wore a beautiful scarf around her neck.
Spanish
Ella llevaba una bufanda hermosa alrededor del cuello.
English
She wears a necklace around her neck.
Spanish
Ella lleva un collar alrededor del cuello.
English
He turned his neck to look back.
Spanish
Él giró su cuello para mirar hacia atrás.
English
The scarf kept my neck warm today.
Spanish
La bufanda mantuvo mi cuello caliente hoy.
English
Please check the bird's neck for injury.
Spanish
Por favor, revisa el cuello del pájaro en busca de lesiones.

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