English–Spanish

“rib” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kosˈtiʝa/

Example

Me duele la costilla.

My rib hurts.

Illustration for costilla (rib)

How to say “rib” in Spanish

“Rib” in Spanish is costilla.

Curved bone forming the ribcage that protects the heart and lungs.

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

Example sentences with costilla

Voy a comprar costillas para la barbacoa.

I'm going to buy ribs for the barbecue.

Tips for using costilla

  • In statements about pain speakers commonly use the definite article and singular, while menus and recipes usually list costillas in the plural or with a cooking method.

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