How to Say "rib" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rib” is “costilla” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
anatomy or culinary
Examples
Me duele la costilla derecha cuando respiro profundo.
My right rib hurts when I breathe deeply.
Pedimos una ración de costillas de cerdo a la barbacoa.
We ordered a portion of BBQ pork ribs.
El médico confirmó que no hay ninguna costilla rota.
The doctor confirmed that there are no broken ribs.
Gender and Articles
The word is feminine, so always use 'la costilla' or 'una costilla'. When talking about your own body, use 'la' instead of 'mi' (e.g., 'me duele la costilla' rather than 'mi costilla').
Rib vs. Coast
Mistake: “Me gusta caminar por la costilla.”
Correction: Me gusta caminar por la costa.
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