Italian · Body & Health
"Body" in Italian: corpo
il corpo
Body in Italian is il corpo (KOR-poh), a masculine noun. The human body is il corpo umano. Plural is i corpi, though beginners meet the singular most often.
At the doctor
Ascolto il corpo quando sono stanco.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce corpo
Say it
KOR-poh
/ˈkor.po/
Corpo is KOR-poh with stress on KOR. The final o is short. R is a single tap.
"Body" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il corpo | body Physical body. | Physical body. |
| il corpo umano | the human body School and health contexts. | School and health contexts. |
| a corpo libero | bodyweight (exercise) Gym talk without machines. | Gym talk without machines. |
| di cuore e di corpo | heart and body Set pairing in some expressive phrases. | Set pairing in some expressive phrases. |
How to use corpo in real life
- 1At the doctor
Ascolto il corpo quando sono stanco.
I listen to my body when I'm tired.
Il corpo works in health habits talk.
- 2Gym plans
Oggi alleno tutto il corpo.
Today I'm training the whole body.
Tutto il corpo means the whole body.
- 3In a museum
Questa statua mostra un corpo atletico.
This statue shows an athletic body.
Corpo describing art or physique.
Mistakes English speakers make with corpo
Incorrect: La corpo è stanca.
Correct: Il corpo è stanco.
Corpo is masculine: il corpo, stanco.
Incorrect: Ho male al corpo tutto. (calqued)
Correct: Mi fa male tutto il corpo.
The natural phrase is mi fa male tutto il corpo.
Good to know
Italians talk about listening to il corpo for rest and food, especially around sport and stress. Body-part pain more often names the part (mi fa male la testa) than the whole body, unless everything aches.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching after a long hike
ChatPal
Il corpo chiede riposo dopo otto chilometri.
The body asks for rest after eight kilometres.
You
Vero. Sento il corpo pesante ma felice.
True. I feel my body heavy but happy.
ChatPal
Beviamo acqua e stiriamo il corpo un minuto.
Let's drink water and stretch the body for a minute.
You
Ok. Domani il corpo mi ringrazierà.
Ok. Tomorrow my body will thank me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Body" in Italian
Is corpo masculine?
Yes: il corpo, un corpo sano. Plural i corpi.
How do I say my whole body hurts?
Mi fa male tutto il corpo is the natural line.
Does corpo mean corpse?
Corpo can mean a body in forensic or news contexts, but everyday learners meet it as the living body. Corpse is usually cadavere.
How do I say body language?
Il linguaggio del corpo.
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