la tortícolis
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tortícolis

la tortícolis(
tohr
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tee
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koh
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lees
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. crick in the neck
Debí de dormir en mala postura porque hoy me levanté con tortícolis.I must have slept in a bad position because I woke up with a crick in the neck.
b. stiff neck
Solo di que sí o que no con la cabeza. - No puedo. Tengo tortícolis.Just nod or shake your head. - I can't. I have a stiff neck.
c. torticollis
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
Este linimento está especialmente indicado para la tortícolis.This liniment is specially recommended for torticollis.
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