Accordespaldas
las espaldas
backs
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How do you say espaldas in Spanish?
How do you pronounce espaldas in Spanish?
espaldas is pronounced /las esˈpaldas/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La espalda ancha del nadador le ayuda a ganar competencias.
The swimmer's broad back helps him win competitions.
Mi espalda dolorida necesita un masaje relajante después del trabajo duro.
My sore back needs a relaxing massage after the hard work.
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Why is it feminine?
Espaldas is feminine because it derives from Latin "spatula" (a small spoon or blade), which was feminine in Latin due to its diminutive suffix -ula, a typically feminine ending that Spanish retained. The word's meaning shifted from the literal "spatula" to "shoulder blade" and eventually to "back" (the broad, flat part of the body), but it kept its original feminine gender.
What is the Spanish word for backs?
The Spanish word for backs is las espaldas — feminine.
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