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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “omóplato.”
el omoplato()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (anatomy)
a. shoulder blade
El nadador siente dolor en el omoplato.The swimmer is experiencing pain in his shoulder blade.
b. scapula (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
La fractura del omoplato requiere una cirugía para devolverle la movilidad al hombro.The fracture of the scapula requires surgery to restore the shoulder's mobility.
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