Spanish · Body & Health
"Body" in Spanish: cuerpo
el cuerpo
Body is el cuerpo (KWEHR-poh). It is masculine. Say mi cuerpo for my body. Doctors may ask about dolor en el cuerpo.
After exercise
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How to pronounce cuerpo
Say it
KWEHR-poh
/ˈkweɾ.po/
KWEHR-poh. Stress KWEHR. Soft r.
"Body" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cuerpo | body Default noun. | Default noun. |
| mi cuerpo | my body Possessive talk. | Possessive talk. |
| el cuerpo humano | the human body School or medical talk. | School or medical talk. |
| dolor en el cuerpo | body ache / pain in the body Symptom phrase. | Symptom phrase. |
How to use cuerpo in real life
- 1After exercise
Mi cuerpo está cansado hoy.
My body is tired today.
Mi cuerpo names the subject.
- 2At the clinic
Tengo dolor en el cuerpo.
I have pain in my body.
Symptom line with cuerpo.
- 3Yoga class
Escucha tu cuerpo y respira.
Listen to your body and breathe.
Tu cuerpo in wellness talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuerpo
Incorrect: La cuerpo está bien.
Correct: El cuerpo está bien.
Cuerpo is masculine: el cuerpo.
Incorrect: My body duele.
Correct: Me duele el cuerpo.
Use Me duele el cuerpo for body pain.
Good to know
Gyms and clinics use cuerpo in matter-of-fact ways. Mi cuerpo and cuidar el cuerpo are common in self-care talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching after a run
ChatPal
¿Cómo está tu cuerpo después de correr?
How is your body after running?
You
Cansado. Mi cuerpo pide agua.
Tired. My body wants water.
ChatPal
Estiremos el cuerpo un poco.
Let's stretch the body a bit.
You
Sí. Gracias por esperar.
Yes. Thanks for waiting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Body" in Spanish
Is cuerpo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el cuerpo, mi cuerpo, un cuerpo.
How do I say my body?
Mi cuerpo.
How do I say body ache?
Dolor en el cuerpo or Me duele el cuerpo.
What is el cuerpo humano?
The human body.
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