What is the Spanish word for "spine"?

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

English

spine

Spanish

espina

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Alternative translations of "spine"

columna vertebral
espinazo
aguijón

Examples of how to use "spine" in Spanish

English
A book has a title on its spine.
Spanish
Un libro tiene un título en su lomo.
English
The doctor examined my spine carefully.
Spanish
El doctor examinó mi columna cuidadosamente.
English
A thick book can hurt your spine.
Spanish
Un libro grueso puede lastimar tu columna.
English
She sat up straight to protect her spine.
Spanish
Ella se sentó recta para proteger su columna.
English
The fish's spine was small and flexible.
Spanish
La columna del pez era pequeña y flexible.

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