English–Spanish

“back of the neck” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnuka/

Example

Me duele la nuca.

The back of my neck hurts.

Illustration for nuca (back of the neck)

How to say “back of the neck” in Spanish

“Back of the neck” in Spanish is nuca.

Back-of-the-neck area where the neck meets the skull.

Full entry for nuca: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nuca

Después de trabajar muchas horas sentado, tengo la nuca rígida.

After working many hours sitting, the back of my neck is stiff.

Tips for using nuca

  • La nuca names the back portion specifically, so using cuello instead can feel too general when indicating the exact spot.

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