Spanish · Body & Health
"Neck" in Spanish: cuello
el cuello
Neck is el cuello (KWEH-yoh). It is masculine. Stiffness is cuello rígido or Me duele el cuello. Collars also use cuello.
After sleep
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How to pronounce cuello
Say it
KWEH-yoh
/ˈkwe.ʝo/
KWEH-yoh. Stress KWEH. Soft ll like y.
"Neck" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cuello | neck Body part; also shirt collar. | Body part; also shirt collar. |
| me duele el cuello | my neck hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| cuello rígido | stiff neck After sleep or screens. | After sleep or screens. |
| cuello de la camisa | shirt collar Clothing sense. | Clothing sense. |
How to use cuello in real life
- 1After sleep
Me duele el cuello esta mañana.
My neck hurts this morning.
Pain with cuello.
- 2Screens
Tengo el cuello rígido por la laptop.
I have a stiff neck from the laptop.
Cuello rígido.
- 3Clothes
Este cuello de camisa me aprieta.
This shirt collar is tight on me.
Clothing sense of cuello.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuello
Incorrect: La cuello duele.
Correct: El cuello duele. / Me duele el cuello.
Cuello is masculine: el cuello.
Incorrect: My neck: el neck.
Correct: El cuello.
Use cuello, not neck.
Good to know
Cuello is the body neck and also a shirt collar. Context makes the meaning clear. Desk workers often say Me duele el cuello.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching at a café table
ChatPal
¿Te duele el cuello después de escribir?
Does your neck hurt after writing?
You
Sí. El cuello está tenso.
Yes. My neck is tense.
ChatPal
Gira la cabeza despacio.
Turn your head slowly.
You
Así se siente mejor.
That feels better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neck" in Spanish
Is cuello masculine?
Yes: el cuello, mi cuello.
Does cuello also mean collar?
Yes—shirt collar is cuello too.
How do I say my neck hurts?
Me duele el cuello.
How do you pronounce cuello?
KWEH-yoh; ll sounds like y.
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