How to Say "shoulder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shoulder” is “hombro” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
The body part connecting the arm to the torso
Examples
Me duele el hombro derecho después de cargar esas cajas.
My right shoulder hurts after carrying those boxes.
Ella lleva su bolso colgado del hombro.
She carries her bag hanging from her shoulder.
Using Articles with Body Parts
In Spanish, you often use 'el' or 'la' (the definite article) instead of possessive words like 'mi' (my) when talking about body parts, especially when the action is clear. Example: 'Me duele el hombro' (My shoulder hurts).
Using 'Mi' Instead of 'El'
Mistake: “Mi hombro duele.”
Correction: Me duele el hombro. (The structure 'Me duele...' is much more natural for pain, and Spanish usually omits the possessive here.)
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