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"Chest" in Spanish: pecho
el pecho
A chest is el pecho (PEH-choh). It is masculine: un pecho, el pecho. Me duele el pecho means my chest hurts.
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How to pronounce pecho
Say it
PEH-choh
/ˈpe.tʃo/
PEH-choh. Stress PEH. The ch is like chair. Say pecho, not peh-ko.
"Chest" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pecho | the chest Default body word. | Default body word. |
| Me duele el pecho | My chest hurts Health talk. | Health talk. |
| dolor de pecho | chest pain Symptom phrase. | Symptom phrase. |
| el pecho derecho | the right side of the chest Side detail. | Side detail. |
How to use pecho in real life
- 1At urgent care
Me duele el pecho al respirar.
My chest hurts when I breathe.
Me duele el pecho is serious talk.
- 2After a cough
Siento presión en el pecho.
I feel pressure in my chest.
Pressure en el pecho describes tightness.
- 3Workout
Trabajo el pecho en el gimnasio.
I work the chest at the gym.
El pecho also names a muscle group.
Mistakes English speakers make with pecho
Incorrect: La pecha me duele.
Correct: El pecho me duele.
Pecho is masculine. Use el pecho.
Incorrect: Tengo dolor de pechos al correr.
Correct: Tengo dolor de pecho al correr.
Chest pain is usually dolor de pecho, singular.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, Me duele el pecho is treated as urgent clinic language. Gyms also say trabajar el pecho for chest day. Keep pecho pain talk clear and serious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Describing chest discomfort
ChatPal
¿Sientes dolor en el pecho?
Do you feel pain in your chest?
You
Un poco. Me duele el pecho al toser.
A little. My chest hurts when I cough.
ChatPal
Vamos a la clínica.
Let's go to the clinic.
You
Sí. Quiero revisar el pecho.
Yes. I want the chest checked.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chest" in Spanish
Is pecho masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el pecho, un pecho.
How do I say my chest hurts?
Me duele el pecho.
What is dolor de pecho?
Chest pain.
How do you pronounce pecho?
PEH-choh with ch like chair.
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