How to Say "spineless" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spineless” is “cobardes” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
Informal description
Examples
Las decisiones que tomaron fueron muy cobardes.
The decisions they made were very cowardly.
Ellos son cobardes y no enfrentarán el problema.
They are cowardly and won't face the problem.
Adjective Form
This adjective is the plural form of 'cobarde.' It modifies plural nouns of both genders (masculine and feminine) without changing its ending.
Gender Agreement
Mistake: “Using *cobardas* for a group of women.”
Correction: The correct plural form is always *cobardes*, regardless of whether you are describing men, women, or things. (e.g., 'mujeres cobardes').
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.