backbone

backbone
[ˈbækbəʊn]
sustantivo
1. columna (f) vertebral, espina (f) dorsal
  • he's got no backbone (sentido figurado) -> no tiene agallas

Copyright © 2006 Chambers Harrap Publishers Limited

backbone [bak-boun]
sustantivo
1. Hueso dorsal, espinazo, columna vertebral.
2. Firmeza, decisión, principio moral.
sustantivo
3. Carácter (strength of character). (Figurado) (m)
  • Farmers are the backbone of the nation -> los campesinos son el elemento principal de la nación
  • English to the backbone -> inglés hasta la médula o los tuétanos
Elemento principal, pilar (mainstay). Lomo (of book).(Fig.)

Velazquez® Spanish and English Dictionary. Copyright © 2007 by Velazquez® Press. All rights reserved.

Have a Spanish question? Get help from experts!
Bookmark and Share
Word Extras
Latest Activity
More >>