In English the lumbar region of the back is known as "the small of the back." Besides "región lumbar", does Spanish also have a non-technical term for this part of the body?
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2Espalda baja or parte baja de la espalda would be acceptable I think.– JMVanPeltAug 6, 2016 at 5:57
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5Espalda baja or Zona lumbar are the ones I know.– DGaleanoAug 6, 2016 at 14:09
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2@DGaleano zona lumbar is the best way I think.– SchwaleAug 6, 2016 at 15:20
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2In Spain we use to say "las lumbares": Me duelen las lumbares.– Ra_Aug 8, 2016 at 8:59
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The "small of the back" is known in Spanish as:
Espalda baja
Zona lumbar
Las lumbares (in Spain - see @Ra_ comment).