hueso del cuello
/weso del kweʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "neckbone" translates to Spanish as hueso del cuello.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
Hueso cervical is also used to refer to the neckbone.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word hueso can be used to describe a politician who is doggedly fighting for a specific government position or power.
- In Spanish, cuello refers to both the biological neck of a human and the collar of a shirt.
- The Spanish word for neck, cuello, is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'collar'.
Examples in context
- El hueso del cuello proporciona estabilidad y soporte a la cabeza.The neckbone provides stability and support to the head.
- Mi abuelita hizo una deliciosa sopa de pescuezo.My grandma made a delicious neckbone soup.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are eating a traditional stew at home.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta este caldo, Elena?Do you like this broth, Elena?
- ElenaSí, pero no quiero el hueso del cuello.Yes, but I don't want the neckbone.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, yo me lo como.Don't worry, I will eat it.
- ElenaEres muy amable, Alejandro.You are very kind, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuello, del, hueso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
