partes del cuerpo
/paɾtes del kweɾpo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "body parts" is translated into Spanish as partes del cuerpo.
partes del cuerpo is used to refer to the physical components and organs that make up a human or animal body.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾtes del kweɾpo/
Did you know?
- While cuerpo means 'body', the phrase darle cuerpo to a recipe or a sauce means to make it thicker or more consistent.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term partes can be a euphemism for 'private parts' if used without a specific body part mentioned.
- The word cuerpo can refer to a political or administrative organization, such as a cuerpo diplomático meaning a 'diplomatic corps'.
Examples in context
- Me duele la cabeza.My head hurts.
- Tengo lágrimas en los ojos.I have tears in my eyes.
- Le gusta escuchar música con los oídos.He/She likes to listen to music with the ears.
- El niño olía las flores con la nariz.The child smelled the flowers with the nose.
- Abre la boca para comer.Open your mouth to eat.
- Las partes del cuerpo son importantes.The body parts are important.
- Estoy aprendiendo las partes del cuerpo en español.I am learning the body parts in Spanish.
- Necesitas señalar las partes del cuerpo en el dibujo.You need to point out the body parts in the drawing.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are studying anatomy for a class.
- Daniel¿Sabes cómo se dicen las partes del cuerpo?Do you know how to say the body parts?
- LucíaNo, Daniel, ¿me puedes ayudar?No, Daniel, can you help me?
- DanielClaro, vamos a repasar las partes del cuerpo.Of course, let's review the body parts.
- LucíaGracias, eres un buen compañero de estudio.Thanks, you are a good study partner.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
