todas las partes del cuerpo
/todas las paɾtes del kweɾpo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "all the body parts" is translated into Spanish as todas las partes del cuerpo.
This phrase is used to refer to every physical part of a human or animal body.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todas (all), las partes (the parts) and del cuerpo (of the body).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may come across the term cachetes instead of mejillas when referring to cheeks.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because partes is a feminine plural noun, the preceding articles and adjectives must also be feminine plural: todas las.
How do you pronounce it?
/todas las paɾtes del kweɾpo/
Did you know?
- While cuerpo means 'body', Spanish uses the same word to describe a 'corps' of soldiers or a diplomatic 'corps'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in parts of Latin America, people might use 'la cabecita' (the little head) instead of more clinical terms when speaking to children or about body parts in an affectionate way.
- While cuerpo refers to a living body, the English word 'corpse' actually comes from the same Latin root, 'corpus', creating a linguistic link between the living and the dead.
Examples in context
- El dibujo muestra todas las partes del cuerpo.The drawing shows all the body parts.
- Él puede nombrar todas las partes del cuerpo en inglés.He can name all the body parts in English.
- Necesito aprender todas las partes del cuerpo en español.I need to learn all the body parts in Spanish.
Example conversation
Lucía is helping Daniel study for his biology exam.
- Daniel¿Sabes cómo se dicen todas las partes del cuerpo?Do you know how to say all the body parts?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, puedo ayudarte con eso.Yes, Daniel, I can help you with that.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Lucía, you are very kind.
- LucíaDe nada, empecemos con la cabeza.You're welcome, let's start with the head.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuerpo, del, las, CC BY-SA 4.0.
