English–Spanish

“neck” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopescuezo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweʝo/

Example

Me duele el cuello.

My neck hurts.

Illustration for cuello (neck)

How to say “neck” in Spanish

“Neck” in Spanish is cuello.

Slender column of the body that supports the head and links it to the torso.

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

Example sentences with cuello

Tengo tensión en el cuello después de trabajar en la computadora.

I have neck tension after working on the computer.

Tips for using cuello

  • Spanish normally uses the definite article with body parts (el cuello rather than a possessive), and cuello also commonly names a garment's collar so context clarifies meaning.

Other Spanish words for “neck”

El granjero ató una cuerda al pescuezo del caballo.

The farmer tied a rope to the horse's neck.

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