costillar

el costillar(
kohs
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tee
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yahr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ribs (plural)
El hombre estaba tan delgado que se le marcaba el costillar.The man was so skinny you could see his ribs.
b. rib cage
Los pulmones de la vaca se encuentran bajo el costillar y no se extienden más allá de la última costilla.A cow's lungs lie below the rib cage and do not extend beyond the last rib.
a. rack
El costillar de cordero a la parrilla estaba exquisito.The grilled rack of lamb was delicious.
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