brazos
/bɾaθos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for arms is brazos.
brazos is the most common and straightforward way to refer to the upper limbs of the human body in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While brazos is the standard term, you may encounter more clinical or technical options such as extremidades superiores (upper extremities) or miembros superiores (upper limbs).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is brazo. When talking about body parts and the owner is clear, Spanish typically uses definite articles like los instead of possessive adjectives. For example, instead of saying 'my arms' with a possessive, you would often say los brazos.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾaθos/
Did you know?
- The expression con los brazos cruzados does not just describe a physical posture but is a common idiom meaning to remain passive or idle while something happens.
- The word abrazo, meaning 'hug', is derived directly from brazo because a hug is literally the act of encircling someone with one's arms.
- In some parts of Latin America, specifically in certain slang contexts, the word brazo can be used to refer to a 'branch' or 'extension' of a criminal or political organization.
Examples in context
- Él cruzó sus brazos.He crossed his arms.This sentence is useful for describing the action of crossing one's arms using brazos.Tatoeba #6403853 by ZetKPL, translation #2565532 by Hybrid
- Tom agitó los brazos.Tom waved his arms.This sentence is useful for describing the action of waving one's arms using brazos.Tatoeba #2711468 by caiser, translation #2548538 by CK
- Me duelen los brazos.My arms are aching.This sentence is useful for expressing that one's arms are aching using brazos.Tatoeba #4916970 by Shishir, translation #4499995 by CK
- Para realizar este ejercicio, debes levantar los brazos correctamente.To perform this exercise, you must lift your arms correctly.
- Evite levantar objetos pesados si sus extremidades superiores no están en buenas condiciones.Avoid lifting heavy objects if your upper extremities are not in good condition.
- El paciente presentaba dolor en los miembros superiores debido al esfuerzo excesivo.The patient experienced pain in the upper limbs due to excessive effort.
- 87 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at the gym after a workout.
- DanielTengo los brazos muy cansados.My arms are very tired.
- ElenaEs porque entrenaste mucho hoy.It is because you trained a lot today.
- DanielSí, no siento mis brazos.Yes, I can't feel my arms.
- ElenaDaniel, necesitas descansar un poco.Daniel, you need to rest a little.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
