How to Say "spine" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spine” is “columna” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
anatomical
Examples
Tengo un dolor en la columna que no me deja dormir.
I have a pain in my spine that won't let me sleep.
La columna vertebral protege la médula espinal.
The spinal column protects the spinal cord.
Vertebral vs. Solo Columna
When talking about the backbone, Spanish often uses the full phrase 'columna vertebral' (vertebral column), but in casual conversation, just 'columna' is understood.
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