English–Spanish

“shoulder” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈombɾo/

Example

Tengo dolor en el hombro desde ayer.

I've had pain in my shoulder since yesterday.

Illustration for hombro (shoulder)

How to say “shoulder” in Spanish

“Shoulder” in Spanish is hombro.

Rounded top of the torso where the arm pivots.

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

Example sentences with hombro

Al levantar la caja me dolió el hombro.

My shoulder hurt when I lifted the box.

Tips for using hombro

  • The colloquial phrase poner el hombro means to pitch in or help out, so hombro frequently appears in expressions about offering effort rather than only anatomy.

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