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backbone in Spanish

backbone in Spanish is espina dorsal, columna vertebral, carácter — backbone means the column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.

backbone in Spanish

espina dorsal
noun
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
columna vertebral
noun
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
columna vertebral
noun
(countable, figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
carácter
noun
(uncountable, figuratively) Courage, fortitude, or strength.
coraje
noun
(uncountable, figuratively) Courage, fortitude, or strength.

What does "backbone" mean?

  1. noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
    "The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone."
  2. noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
    "Small farms form the backbone of the local economy."
  3. noun Firmness of character; courage.
    "It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public."

backbone in a sentence

  • The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone.
  • Small farms form the backbone of the local economy.
  • It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public.

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What is "backbone" in Spanish?

"backbone" in Spanish is espina dorsal, columna vertebral, carácter. backbone means: The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.

How do you use "backbone" in a sentence?

Example: "The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone." In Spanish, "backbone" is espina dorsal, columna vertebral, carácter.

Are there other ways to say "backbone" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "backbone": espina dorsal, columna vertebral, carácter, coraje.

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