espalda
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “espalda” mean in English?
back
Example sentences
Me duele la espalda.
My back hurts.
Llevo la mochila a la espalda.
I carry the backpack on my back.
Me duele la espalda baja.
My lower back hurts.
How to use it
Espalda means 'back' (body part). Feminine: la espalda. Distinct from atrás ('backwards / at the back') which is locational, not anatomical.
Common mistake
Espalda is the body part (the back). For 'at the back' (location) use atrás or detrás. Don't confuse the two.