pechos
/pet͡ʃos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breasts" is translated into Spanish as pechos.
pechos refers to the mammary glands of a woman or female mammal.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pecho can mean both "breast" and "chest" depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
While pechos is the common term, senos is the more clinical or formal term for breasts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For medical or formal situations, use senos. In highly informal or vulgar contexts, the word tetas is often used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the colloquial term lolas is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form el pecho can refer to the entire chest area or a single breast.
How do you pronounce it?
/petʃos/
Did you know?
- The word pecho is used in the phrase a pecho abierto, which literally means 'open chest' but is used to describe speaking with total honesty and transparency.
- The word seno (singular) is also used in Spanish to mean a 'bay' or an inlet of water, similar to how 'sinus' is used in English.
- In some regions, the phrase sacar el pecho means to show off or act arrogant, simulating the physical action of puffing out one's chest.
Examples in context
- Me están creciendo los pechos.I am growing breasts.This sentence is useful for describing physical growth of the pechos.Tatoeba #2998598 by hayastan, translation #2998750 by annabelle
- ¿Se ha notado algún bulto en sus pechos?Have you noticed any lumps in your breasts?This sentence is useful for asking about lumps in the pechos.Tatoeba #10108874 by manufrutos, translation #9851351 by NurseMeeks
- Muchos hombres tienen pechos más grandes que las mujeres.Many men have larger breasts than women.This sentence is useful for comparing the size of the pechos in men and women.Tatoeba #1917427 by hayastan, translation #1702527 by Spamster
- La paciente experimentó dolor en los senos.The patient experienced pain in the breasts.
- Se recomienda realizar chequeos regulares de las mamas.It is recommended to perform regular checkups of the breasts.
- La investigación se enfoca en el desarrollo de las glándulas mamarias.The research focuses on the development of the mammary glands.
- La modelo tiene unos pechos muy llamativos.The model has very striking breasts.
- El hombre hizo un comentario irrespetuoso sobre sus tetas.The man made a disrespectful comment about her breasts.
- En Argentina, a las mujeres les gusta resaltar sus lolas.In Argentina, women like to highlight their breasts.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a medical procedure to a patient.
- MaríaTengo un dolor constante en los pechos.I have a constant pain in my breasts.
- AlejandroVoy a examinar sus pechos con cuidado.I am going to examine your breasts carefully.
- MaríaEspero que no sea nada grave.I hope it is nothing serious.
- AlejandroNo se preocupe, María, haremos las pruebas.Don't worry, María, we will do the tests.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
