Portuguese · Body & Health
"Body" in Portuguese: corpo
o corpo
Body in Portuguese is o corpo, a masculine noun. Say meu corpo for my body and cuidado com o corpo for self-care talk. Doctors may ask about dores no corpo when checking pain.
At a clinic
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How to pronounce corpo
Say it
KOHR-poo
/ˈkoʁ.pu/
KOHR-poo. Stress the first syllable. The r is a soft Brazilian sound for many speakers.
"Body" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o corpo | body Default noun for the physical body. | Default noun for the physical body. |
| meu corpo | my body Possessive form. | Possessive form. |
| dores no corpo | body aches Common symptom phrase. | Common symptom phrase. |
| linguagem corporal | body language Non-verbal communication. | Non-verbal communication. |
| corpo humano | human body School and health contexts. | School and health contexts. |
How to use corpo in real life
- 1At a clinic
Estou com dores no corpo desde ontem.
I've had body aches since yesterday.
Dores no corpo is a standard symptom line.
- 2After exercise
Meu corpo precisa de descanso hoje.
My body needs rest today.
Meu corpo is a natural subject for self-care.
- 3Yoga class
Preste atenção no seu corpo e respire fundo.
Pay attention to your body and breathe deeply.
Seu corpo pairs with você.
Mistakes English speakers make with corpo
Incorrect: A corpo está cansado.
Correct: O corpo está cansado.
Corpo is masculine: o corpo.
Incorrect: Eu tenho pain no body.
Correct: Estou com dores no corpo.
Keep the whole phrase in Portuguese.
Good to know
Brazilian Portuguese often talks about the body through symptoms and care: dores no corpo, cuidar do corpo, escutar o corpo. Gym and beach culture make corpo talk common, but medical visits stay matter-of-fact.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in after a tough workout
ChatPal
Como está o seu corpo depois da corrida?
How is your body after the run?
You
Cansado. Meu corpo pediu água e alongamento.
Tired. My body asked for water and stretching.
ChatPal
Faz sentido. O corpo avisa quando a gente exagera.
That makes sense. The body warns us when we overdo it.
You
Pois é. Amanhã vou cuidar melhor do corpo.
Yeah. Tomorrow I'll take better care of my body.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Body" in Portuguese
Is corpo masculine?
Yes: o corpo, um corpo saudável, meu corpo.
How do I say body aches?
Dores no corpo. For a headache use dor de cabeça.
How do I say take care of your body?
Cuide do seu corpo or Cuide do corpo.
Does corpo also mean corpse?
In some contexts yes, but everyday speech usually means the living body. Context makes it clear.
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