noun
English to Spanish Dictionary

ribs Meaning in Spanish (ribs significado en español)

costillas
costillas in English:ribs
Phonetic:ˈkosˈtiʎas
Plural: ribs
Gender:Femenino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de ribs en español es costillas. (Los huesos curvos que forman la caja de la parte superior del cuerpo, protegiendo órganos como el corazón y los pulmones.)

Definitions of Ribs

  1. 1
    noun
    costillas

    The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.

    Los huesos curvos que forman la caja de la parte superior del cuerpo, protegiendo órganos como el corazón y los pulmones.

Example Sentences

casual

“He broke two of his ribs in the accident.”

Se rompió dos costillas en el accidente.

medical

“The doctor examined the patient's ribs for any fractures.”

El doctor examinó las costillas del paciente en busca de fracturas.

Inflected Word Forms

nounrib
adjectiveribbed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stick to your ribsidiom

Describes food that is very filling and satisfying.

tickle someone's ribsidiom

To make someone laugh heartily.