sin cuello
/sin kweʝo/from spelling rules
The phrase 'no neck' in Spanish is sin cuello.
The phrase is used to describe a person or object that lacks a neck. For example, you can say No tiene cuello to mean 'he/she has no neck'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sin (without) and cuello (neck).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase sin cuello is used as an adjective phrase to describe a person or object lacking a neck.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin kweʝo/
Did you know?
- The expression estirar el cuello meaning 'to stretch the neck' is used idiomatically to describe someone acting nosy or trying to see something they are not supposed to.
- In Spanish, cuello can refer to the neck of a person, the neck of a bottle, or the collar of a shirt.
- While sin cuello describes the physical absence of a neck, in some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone sin cuello can be a way to mock their posture or stature.
Examples in context
- Mira ese hombre, parece que no tiene pescuezo.Look at that man, it seems like he has no neck.
- Ese dibujo de un hombre sin cuello es raro.That drawing of a man without a neck is weird.
- El juguete de plástico parece un muñeco sin cuello.The plastic toy looks like a doll without a neck.
- No me gusta este diseño sin cuello.I don't like this design without a neck.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at modern art in a gallery.
- Daniel¿Viste esa escultura sin cuello?Did you see that sculpture without a neck?
- ElenaSí, parece muy extraña.Yes, it looks very strange.
- DanielEs una pieza muy abstracta.It is a very abstract piece.
- ElenaA mí no me convence.I'm not convinced by it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
