corazón
/koɾaˈθon/
corazón is the Spanish word for heart.
corazón is the standard and most common way to refer to the heart in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of corazón is corazones.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾaˈθon/
Did you know?
- The word corazón shares its roots with the English word 'cordial', which originally meant 'of the heart' or 'from the heart'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone corazón is a common term of endearment used not only for romantic partners but also for children and close friends.
- The Spanish word corazón can be used as a noun to describe the center or the innermost part of something, such as the 'heart' of a palm tree or a city.
Examples in context
- te quiero con todo mi corazónI love you with all my heart
- tenlo en tu corazónKeep it in your heart
- Siento un latido fuerte en el corazón.I feel a strong beat in my heart.
- El dibujo tiene un corazón rojo.The drawing has a red heart.
- Ella tiene un corazón muy grande.She has a very big heart.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are looking at a handmade Valentine's card.
- SofíaMira este dibujo de un corazón.Look at this drawing of a heart.
- MateoEs muy bonito, Sofía.It is very pretty, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Te gusta el color?Do you like the color?
- MateoSí, el corazón es muy brillante.Yes, the heart is very bright.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corazón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corazón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
