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"Back" in Spanish: espalda

la espalda

Say it: ehs-PAHL-dahfeminine · la espaldanoun/es.ˈpal.ða/

Back is la espalda (ehs-PAHL-dah). It is feminine. A backache is dolor de espalda. Say Me duele la espalda after sitting too long.

Office

Me duele la espalda por la silla.
My back hurts because of the chair.
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How to pronounce espalda

Say it

ehs-PAHL-dah

/es.ˈpal.ða/

ehs-PAHL-dah. Stress PAHL.

"Back" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la espaldaback

Body part.

dolor de espaldabackache

Common symptom.

me duele la espaldamy back hurts

Pain phrase.

de espaldaswith one's back turned

Facing away.

How to use espalda in real life

  1. 1Office

    Me duele la espalda por la silla.

    My back hurts because of the chair.

    Pain with espalda.

  2. 2Pharmacy

    Busco algo para el dolor de espalda.

    I'm looking for something for backache.

    Dolor de espalda fixed.

  3. 3Stretch

    Estira la espalda despacio.

    Stretch your back slowly.

    Instruction with espalda.

Mistakes English speakers make with espalda

Incorrect: El espalda duele.

Correct: La espalda duele. / Me duele la espalda.

Espalda is feminine: la espalda.

Incorrect: Tengo back pain.

Correct: Tengo dolor de espalda.

Say dolor de espalda.

Good to know

Office workers mention dolor de espalda often. People stretch la espalda and change chairs before talking about serious pain.

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After a long desk day

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Te duele la espalda otra vez?

    Does your back hurt again?

  2. You

    Sí. La espalda está rígida.

    Yes. My back is stiff.

  3. ChatPal

    Levántate y camina cinco minutos.

    Stand up and walk five minutes.

  4. You

    Voy. Gracias.

    I'm going. Thanks.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Back" in Spanish

Is espalda masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la espalda, mi espalda.

How do I say backache?

Dolor de espalda.

How do I say my back hurts?

Me duele la espalda.

How do you pronounce espalda?

ehs-PAHL-dah, stress on PAHL.

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