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"Stomach" in Spanish: estómago
el estómago
Note: belly: la barriga
Stomach is el estómago (ehs-TOH-mah-goh). It is masculine. Belly talk often uses la barriga. Say Me duele el estómago after a heavy meal.
After eating
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How to pronounce estómago
Say it
ehs-TOH-mah-goh
/es.ˈto.ma.ɣo/
ehs-TOH-mah-goh. Stress TOH.
"Stomach" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el estómago | stomach Organ / medical default. | Organ / medical default. |
| la barriga | belly / tummy Casual outer belly. | Casual outer belly. |
| me duele el estómago | my stomach hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| dolor de estómago | stomachache Symptom label. | Symptom label. |
How to use estómago in real life
- 1After eating
Me duele el estómago un poco.
My stomach hurts a little.
Pain with estómago.
- 2Pharmacy
¿Tienen algo para el dolor de estómago?
Do you have something for a stomachache?
Dolor de estómago.
- 3Morning
El estómago está vacío. Necesito desayuno.
My stomach is empty. I need breakfast.
Estómago as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with estómago
Incorrect: La estómago duele.
Correct: El estómago duele. / Me duele el estómago.
Estómago is masculine: el estómago.
Incorrect: Tengo stomachache.
Correct: Tengo dolor de estómago.
Say dolor de estómago.
Good to know
Estómago fits clinics and labels. Friends may say barriga for the soft belly. Both are fine; keep gender: el estómago, la barriga.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling off after lunch
ChatPal
¿Te duele el estómago después del almuerzo?
Does your stomach hurt after lunch?
You
Sí. El estómago está raro.
Yes. My stomach feels weird.
ChatPal
Toma té y camina despacio.
Drink tea and walk slowly.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stomach" in Spanish
Is estómago masculine?
Yes: el estómago, mi estómago.
Is barriga the same?
Barriga is the casual belly. Estómago is the organ word.
How do I say stomachache?
Dolor de estómago or Me duele el estómago.
How do you pronounce estómago?
ehs-TOH-mah-goh, stress on TOH.
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