la espalda
the back
Example Sentence
Me duele la espalda cuando trabajo sentado muchas horas
My back hurts when I work sitting for many hours
Meaning
La espalda means the back. It is common when talking about soreness from posture or carrying weight.
Common Phrases
- dolor de espalda — back pain
- tener la espalda tensa — to have a tense back
Example
Me duele la espalda hoy.
My back hurts today.
Common Mistake
Use the correct gender: la espalda, not el espalda.