Spanish word

vertebral

Pronunciation

IPA/beɾteˈβɾal/

Meaning

  • adjectivespinal

Example

Tengo dolor vertebral.

I have spinal pain.

Illustration for vertebral (spinal)

More examples

Ejercita los músculos que rodean la columna vertebral.

Exercise the muscles that surround the spine.

Core concept

Stack of vertebrae forming the spinal column.

Common phrases

  • columna vertebral

    spine

  • zona vertebral

    spinal area

Similar words

lumbar: Concerning the lumbar vertebrae and the lower-back region.
cervical: Concerning the cervical vertebrae and the neck region.
torácico: Concerning the thoracic vertebrae in the chest portion of the spine.
espinal: Concerning the spinal column as a whole.

Definition in Spanish

Califica estructuras, lesiones o procesos vinculados con las vértebras y la columna vertebral.

Word origin

From Latin vertebra meaning joint or vertebra plus the adjectival suffix -alis, meaning pertaining to the vertebrae.

Usage tips

  • Used mainly in medical or technical contexts, so everyday speakers usually say dolor de espalda or dolor en la espalda instead of dolor vertebral.

Other meanings

  • vertebraladjective

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