perineo
/peɾiˈneo/
The English term "gooch" can be translated into Spanish as perineo.
A slang term for the perineum, the area of skin between the genitals and the anus.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter El periné in medical or scientific contexts and La región perineal is a formal and anatomically correct way to refer to the area between the genitals and anus.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiˈneo/
Did you know?
- The formal term perineo shares its root with the Greek word perineion, meaning 'around' and 'sitting'.
- Because Spanish has many regional dialects, a slang term for this specific area in Mexico might be completely unrecognizable or even offensive in Argentina.
- While perineo is the technical term, Spanish speakers often avoid naming this specific area entirely, instead using the vague term allá abajo meaning 'down there'.
Example conversation
Alejandro is describing a physical discomfort to Elena at a clinic.
- AlejandroTengo una molestia en el perineo.I have a discomfort in my perineum.
- Elena¿Es un dolor muy fuerte, Alejandro?Is it a very strong pain, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEs un dolor sordo en el perineo.It is a dull pain in the perineum.
- ElenaDebes decirle al médico exactamente dónde te duele.You should tell the doctor exactly where it hurts.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perineo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
