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"Shoulder" in Spanish: hombro
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Shoulder is el hombro (OHM-broh). It is masculine. Plural is los hombros. Say Me duele el hombro or sobre el hombro for a bag strap.
How to pronounce hombro: audio and sound guideGym
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How to pronounce hombro
Say it
OHM-broh
/ˈom.bɾo/
OHM-broh. Stress OHM. Soft h is silent.
"Shoulder" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hombro | shoulder Singular. | Singular. |
| los hombros | shoulders Plural. | Plural. |
| me duele el hombro | my shoulder hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| sobre el hombro | over the shoulder Bags and straps. | Bags and straps. |
How to use hombro in real life
- 1Gym
Me duele el hombro derecho.
My right shoulder hurts.
Pain with hombro.
- 2Bag
Llevo la bolsa sobre el hombro.
I carry the bag over my shoulder.
Sobre el hombro.
- 3Stretch
Rueda los hombros hacia atrás.
Roll your shoulders backward.
Los hombros plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with hombro
Incorrect: La hombro duele.
Correct: El hombro duele. / Me duele el hombro.
Hombro is masculine: el hombro.
Incorrect: My shoulder: el shoulder.
Correct: El hombro.
Use hombro, not shoulder.
Good to know
Good to knowBags go sobre el hombro. Gyms and clinics name el hombro derecho or izquierdo. The written h is silent.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adjusting a heavy backpack
ChatPal
¿Te duele el hombro con esa mochila?
Does your shoulder hurt with that backpack?
You
Sí. El hombro izquierdo carga demasiado.
Yes. The left shoulder is carrying too much.
ChatPal
Cambia la correa al otro lado.
Switch the strap to the other side.
You
Listo. Mejor así.
Done. Better that way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoulder" in Spanish
Is hombro masculine?
Yes: el hombro, mis hombros.
Do you pronounce the h?
No. The h is silent: OHM-broh.
How do I say my shoulder hurts?
Me duele el hombro.
What does sobre el hombro mean?
Over the shoulder, as with a bag strap.
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