vertebral
“vertebral” means “vertebral” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
vertebral, spinal
Also: backbone-related
📝 In Action
La columna vertebral es fundamental para mantener el equilibrio.
B1The spinal column is essential for maintaining balance.
El doctor analizó cada disco vertebral en la radiografía.
B2The doctor analyzed every spinal disc on the X-ray.
Tuve una lesión vertebral después del accidente.
B1I had a spinal injury after the accident.
backbone, pivotal
Also: core
📝 In Action
La educación es el eje vertebral de su programa político.
C1Education is the pivotal axis of their political program.
Este argumento es la pieza vertebral de mi tesis.
C1This argument is the backbone of my thesis.
El turismo se convirtió en el elemento vertebral de la economía local.
C2Tourism became the core element of the local economy.
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Words that translate to "vertebral" in Spanish:
backbone→backbone-related→core→pivotal→spinal→vertebral→✏️ Quick Practice
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'vertebra', which means a joint or bone of the spine. This comes from 'vertere', meaning 'to turn', because the spine allows the body to twist and turn.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vertebral' the same as 'espinal'?
Not exactly. 'Vertebral' refers specifically to the bones (vertebrae), while 'espinal' refers to the spinal cord (nerves). However, in casual conversation, they are sometimes used interchangeably.
How do I pluralize 'vertebral'?
Since it ends in a consonant, you just add '-es'. For example: 'los discos vertebrales'.
Can I use 'vertebral' to describe a person?
No, you wouldn't call a person 'vertebral'. You would say they are the 'columna vertebral' (the backbone) of a group or organization.