Spanish Vocabulary Body Parts – The Human Body

Spanish Vocabulary Body Parts – The Human Body

by Alina

Whether you’re learning Spanish for the first time or simply looking to expand your vocabulary, knowing the words for various body parts is an essential part of being able to communicate effectively in the language. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to some of the most common vocabulary words for body parts in Spanish, along with their translations and pronunciation in English.

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From head to toe, we’ll cover all the major body parts, as well as some more specialized vocabulary related to the human anatomy. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a solid foundation of body parts vocabulary in Spanish and be well on your way to being able to describe and talk about the human body in Spanish.

Basic Body Parts In Spanish

Some of the most important body parts to know in Spanish include:

  • La cabeza (head)
  • El cuello (neck)
  • Los hombros (shoulders)
  • Los brazos (arms)
  • Las manos (hands)
  • El abdomen (abdomen)
  • Las piernas (legs)
  • Los pies (feet)

The Head and Face

Let’s take a look at a list of body parts for the head and face with their translation to English:

Here is a list of body parts for the body/torso in Spanish with their translation to English:

  • la cabeza (head)
  • el rostro (face)
  • la frente (forehead)
  • las cejas (eyebrows)
  • los ojos (eyes)
  • las pupilas (pupils)
  • las pestañas (eyelashes)
  • las mejillas (cheeks)
  • la nariz (nose)
  • la boca (mouth)
  • los dientes (teeth)
  • la lengua (tongue)
  • los labios (lips)
  • la barbilla (chin)
  • el cuello (neck)

The Body/Torso

Here is a list of the body/torso:

  • el cuerpo (body)
  • el torso (torso)
  • el pecho (chest)
  • el abdomen (abdomen)
  • la espalda (back)
  • la cadera (hip)
  • la cintura (waist)

The Organs

Here are the organs:

  • el corazón (heart)
  • los pulmones (lungs)
  • el hígado (liver)
  • el estómago (stomach)
  • los riñones (kidneys)
  • el intestino (intestines)
  • el cerebro (brain)
  • el páncreas (pancreas)

The Skeletal System

The skeletal system can be described with those words:

  • el esqueleto (skeleton)
  • el hueso (bone)
  • la columna vertebral (spine)
  • el cráneo (skull)
  • la mandíbula (jaw)
  • los huesos de la cara (facial bones)
  • el esternón (sternum)
  • los huesos de los hombros (shoulder bones)
  • los huesos del brazo (arm bones)
  • los huesos de la mano (hand bones)
  • los huesos de la pelvis (pelvic bones)
  • los huesos de las piernas (leg bones)
  • los huesos del pie (foot bones)

Descriptions and Adjectives for Body Parts

It’s important to be able to describe and modify body parts in Spanish. This can help you to more accurately and vividly convey your thoughts and experiences. There are many adjectives that can be used to describe body parts in Spanish. Some common ones include:

  • grande (big)
  • pequeño (small)
  • largo (long)
  • corto (short)
  • ancho (wide)
  • delgado (thin)
  • gordo (fat)
  • fuerte (strong)
  • débil (weak)
  • and bonito (pretty)

You can use these adjectives to describe the size, shape, or appearance of different body parts. For example:

  • Tengo una nariz grande.
    (I have a big nose.)
  • Mis manos son pequeñas.
    (My hands are small.)
  • El hombro derecho es más ancho que el izquierdo.
    (The right shoulder is wider than the left.)

When referring to body parts in the possessive form, you can use either the possessive adjective (mi, tu, su) or the possessive pronoun (mío, tuyo, suyo). For example:

  • Mi cabeza duele.
    (My head hurts.)
  • La cabeza es mía.
    (The head is mine.)

You can also use body parts as the object of prepositions. For example:

  • Tengo dolor en el ojo.
    (I have pain in the eye.)
  • El corte está en la mano.
    (The cut is on the hand.)

I hope this page on Spanish vocabulary body parts has been helpful for you! Remember to keep practicing and using the words and phrases you have learned in order to improve your understanding and fluency.

With time and practice, you will be able to easily communicate about different parts of the human body in Spanish. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – it’s all part of the learning process. And don’t hesitate to ask for help or clarification if you have any questions.

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