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lomo

LO-mo/ˈlomo/

“lomo” means “loin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

loin

Also: tenderloin
NounmA1
Peru
A raw, high-quality cut of pork loin resting on a wooden cutting board.

📝 In Action

Quiero un bocadillo de lomo con queso.

A1

I want a pork loin sandwich with cheese.

El lomo de cerdo es una carne muy tierna.

A2

Pork loin is a very tender meat.

Compramos lomo embuchado para la cena.

B1

We bought cured pork loin for dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • solomillo (sirloin/tenderloin)

Common Collocations

  • lomo de cerdo – pork loin
  • lomo a la sal – salt-baked loin

back

Also: spine
NounmA2
The strong, arched back of a brown horse standing in a field.

📝 In Action

El gato arqueó el lomo cuando vio al perro.

A2

The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.

El título del libro aparece en el lomo.

B1

The book's title appears on the spine.

Cargaron las cajas a lomo de mula.

B2

They loaded the boxes on the mule's back.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • espinazo (backbone)

Common Collocations

  • el lomo del libro – the book spine
  • a lomo de – on the back of (an animal)

Idioms & Expressions

  • doblar el lomo – to work very hard or to toil

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lomo" in Spanish:

back→loin→spine→tenderloin→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lomo

Question 1 of 3

If you are in a restaurant and order 'lomo', what are you likely eating?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
lomito(little loin / steak sandwich) — Noun
deslomarse(to work oneself to exhaustion) — Verb
lumbar(relating to the lower back) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'lumbus', which referred to the loin or hip area of the body.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lumbarFrench: lombes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'lomo' for my own back?

Generally, no. You should use 'espalda'. Using 'lomo' for a human can sound very informal, humorous, or even slightly rude, as if comparing a person to an animal.

What is 'lomo saltado'?

It is a very popular Peruvian dish consisting of stir-fried beef strips, onions, tomatoes, and french fries.

Is 'lomo' the same as 'solomillo'?

They are similar but different cuts. 'Lomo' is the loin, while 'solomillo' is the tenderloin, which is considered an even more tender and expensive cut.