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rib Meaning in Spanish (rib significado en español)

nouncostilla
verbtomar el pelo
costilla in English:rib
Phonetic:ˈkosˈtiʎa
Plural: ribs
Gender:Femenino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de rib en español es costilla, tomar el pelo. (Una de las series de huesos curvos que están conectados a la columna vertebral y protegen los órganos del pecho.)

Definitions of Rib

  1. 1
    noun
    costilla

    One of the series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and protect the organs in the chest.

    Una de las series de huesos curvos que están conectados a la columna vertebral y protegen los órganos del pecho.

  2. 2
    noun
    costilla

    A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or other material, forming part of the framework of a structure such as a boat, umbrella, or aircraft wing.

    Una pieza larga y delgada de madera, metal u otro material, que forma parte de la estructura de un barco, paraguas o ala de avión.

  3. 3
    verb(informal)
    tomar el pelo

    To tease someone in a good-natured way.

    Burlarse de alguien de forma amistosa.

Example Sentences

casual

“He broke a rib when he fell off his bike.”

Se rompió una costilla cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.

casual

“The umbrella's broken rib made it difficult to open.”

La costilla rota del paraguas dificultaba su apertura.

casual

“His friends often rib him about his love for old movies.”

Sus amigos a menudo le toman el pelo por su amor por las películas antiguas.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

costadotravesañobroma

In English:

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

seriedaddisciplina

Inflected Word Forms

nounribbing
adjectiveribbed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rib cagecollocation

The bony framework enclosing the chest cavity, consisting of the ribs and their connecting cartilages.

spare ribcollocation

A cut of pork or beef from the lower ribs, typically cooked by grilling or roasting.