lumbar
/lumˈbaɾ/
The English word "lumbar" translates to Spanish as lumbar. If unsure, use lumbar. Wiktionary also lists lomoso.
Meaning: related to the lower back or loin (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| lumbar | /lumˈbaɾ/ |
| lomoso | /loˈmoso/ |
The term is used as an adjective related to the lower back or loin.
Which one should you use?
While lumbar refers specifically to the anatomical region of the lower back, the word lomoso is a different adjective used to describe something that is fleshy or has a lot of fat or muscle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective lumbar is invariable in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, use lumbares.
How do you pronounce it?
/lumˈbaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word lomo is used colloquially to describe the spine of a book.
- The suffix -oso in lomoso is used to turn nouns into adjectives meaning 'full of', similar to the English suffix -ous in 'mountainous'.
- The Spanish word for loin, lomo, is the root of many culinary terms, such as 'lomo de cerdo' which refers to pork loin.
Examples in context
- El dolor se concentra en la región lumbar.The pain is concentrated in the lumbar region.
- Es importante fortalecer la zona lumbar.It is important to strengthen the lumbar zone.
- Me duele la espalda baja después de hacer ejercicio.My lower back hurts after exercising.
- Mi amigo tiene problemas en la parte baja de la espalda.My friend has issues in the lower part of his back.
- Siento un dolor lumbar constante.I feel a constant lumbar pain.
- La zona lumbar es muy sensible.The lumbar area is very sensitive.
- Necesito una radiografía de la región lumbar.I need an X-ray of the lumbar region.
Example conversation
A doctor's office where a woman is explaining her symptoms.
- MaríaTengo un problema en la zona lumbar.I have a problem in the lumbar area.
- Javier¿Desde cuándo tienes ese dolor lumbar, María?Since when have you had that lumbar pain, María?
- MaríaEmpezó hace tres días.It started three days ago.
- JavierVamos a examinar tu columna ahora.We are going to examine your spine now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lumbar” translations and entries lumbar, lomoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
