What is the Spanish word for "shoulder"?

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

English

shoulder

Spanish

hombro

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Examples of how to use "shoulder" in Spanish

English
I have a sharp pain in my left shoulder.
Spanish
Tengo un dolor agudo en mi hombro izquierdo.
English
He carried the bag on his shoulder.
Spanish
Llevaba la bolsa en el hombro.
English
She tapped my shoulder to get attention.
Spanish
Ella me tocó el hombro para llamar la atención.
English
I hurt my shoulder while playing basketball.
Spanish
Me lastimé el hombro jugando al baloncesto.
English
The parrot sat on his shoulder quietly.
Spanish
El loro se sentó en su hombro en silencio.

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