cuellos

Cuellos is the plural of cuello in Spanish and can refer to both anatomical necks and collars. The term covers several uses, including the neck region of the body and the necklines or collars on garments.

In anatomical contexts, cuello denotes the region that connects the head to the torso, including the cervical area in humans and in animals. The plural cuellos refers to the necks of more than one person or creature.

In fashion, cuello refers to the neckline or collar portion of clothing. The plural cuellos can describe multiple collars or the neck openings of different pieces. Common necklines and collars described as cuellos include cuellos redondos (round necklines), cuellos en V (V-necks), cuellos altos (high collars), cuellos Mao (Mandarin collars), cuellos camisero (shirt collars), and cuellos tortuga (turtlenecks).

The phrase cuellos de botella, literally necks of the bottle, is widely used in Spanish as a metaphor for bottlenecks or constrictions in processes, systems, or traffic. The term can also appear in other figurative expressions related to the neck area or to constriction.