English–Spanish
“lying face up” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈpino/
Example
El paciente está supino en la camilla.
The patient is lying face up on the examination table.
How to say “lying face up” in Spanish
“Lying face up” in Spanish is supino.
Body reclined on the back, face turned upward.
Example sentences with supino
Su comentario reveló un desconocimiento supino del tema.
His remark revealed complete ignorance of the topic.
Tips for using supino
- As a Spanish adjective supino is mainly formal or medical, so speakers prefer boca arriba or echado boca arriba in everyday speech and use supino in clinical or literary contexts.