How to Say "ribs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ribs” is “costillas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
body part
Examples
El doctor dijo que solo tengo una costilla fisurada, no rota.
The doctor said I only have a cracked rib, not a broken one.
Las costillas protegen los órganos vitales como el corazón y los pulmones.
The ribs protect vital organs like the heart and the lungs.
Always Plural in English
When referring to the bones, 'costillas' is always plural in Spanish, just like 'ribs' is in English.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “Me duelen los costillas.”
Correction: Me duelen las costillas. (Remember: 'costilla' is a feminine noun, so use 'las' or 'la'.)
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