English–Spanish

“lower back” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/lumˈbaɾ/

Example

Tengo dolor lumbar.

I have lower back pain.

Illustration for lumbar (lower back)

How to say “lower back” in Spanish

“Lower back” in Spanish is lumbar.

Lower spine and surrounding waist muscles.

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

Example sentences with lumbar

Los ejercicios fortalecen la musculatura lumbar.

The exercises strengthen the lower back muscles.

Tips for using lumbar

  • Mostly used in medical or formal contexts, while everyday speakers often say espalda baja or parte baja de la espalda, with the common collocation dolor lumbar.

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