joroba (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/xoˈɾo.βa/

Usage in Spanish

"Joroba" is a word used in general, medical, and colloquial contexts in the Spanish language. It is a common term that can be found in both oral and written contexts.

Examples

1. Tengo dolor en la joroba debido a tantas horas frente al ordenador.
   (I have pain in my hunchback from so many hours in front of the computer.)

2. Mi abuela tiene una joroba por la edad.
   (My grandmother has a hunchback due to her age.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "joroba" is part of various idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. Andar de joroba: To be slouching or walking with bad posture.
2. Cargar la joroba: To carry a heavy burden or responsibility.
3. Echar la joroba: To complain or make negative comments constantly.

Etymology

The term "joroba" comes from the Latin word "gibbus," which means hump or hunchback. Over time, it evolved into "joroba" in Spanish.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Giba, chepa, corcova, giba.
• Antonyms: Espalda recta, postura correcta.