Translation of Spanish word "hombro" to English
hombro
/ˈom.bɾo/
Meaning
NounThe part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and arm socket. The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.
How to use
Hombro ('shoulder') is masculine. Encogerse de hombros — To shrug one's shoulders.
🇬🇧 English
shoulder
Example
Él tocó mi hombro.
He touched my shoulder.
Tengo dolor en el hombro.
I have pain in my shoulder.
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Common phrases
- encogerse de hombros— to shrug one's shoulders
- hombro con hombro— shoulder to shoulder / together
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What does the Spanish word "hombro" mean?▼
The Spanish word "hombro" means "shoulder" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Él tocó mi hombro." (which translates as "He touched my shoulder.").
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