mi cuerpo
/mi kweɾpo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my body" is translated into Spanish as mi cuerpo.
mi cuerpo is used to refer to the physical structure of a person's own body. For example, you can use it in the phrase Cuidar mi cuerpo, which means "take care of my body".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun cuerpo (body).
How do you pronounce it?
/mi kweɾpo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, people often omit mi when talking about their own body parts, saying me duele el cuerpo instead of me duele mi cuerpo.
- The word cuerpo is also used in Spanish to mean a 'corps' or a specific organized group, such as un cuerpo de policía, which is a different conceptual use than the physical human body.
- The Spanish word cuerpo shares the same ancient root as the English word 'corpse', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'body'.
Examples in context
- Me avergüenza mi cuerpo.I'm ashamed of my body.This sentence is useful for expressing shame regarding mi cuerpo.Tatoeba #1699277 by marcelostockle, translation #1699190 by Spamster
- Traté de levantarme, pero mi cuerpo estaba pesado como plomo.I attempted to get up, but my body was heavy as lead.This sentence describes a sensation of heaviness in mi cuerpo.Tatoeba #1732510 by marcelostockle, translation #1732517 by marcelostockle
- Estoy orgulloso de mi cuerpo y tú también deberías estar orgulloso del tuyo.I'm proud of my body and you should be proud of yours too.This sentence is useful for expressing pride in mi cuerpo.Tatoeba #6109347 by Shishir, translation #5859366 by Hybrid
- Mi cuerpo está cansado hoy.My body is tired today.
- Debo cuidar mi cuerpo.I should take care of my body.
- Hago ejercicio para cuidar mi cuerpo entero.I exercise to take care of my whole body.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about starting a new fitness routine.
- JavierSiento que mi cuerpo necesita más ejercicio.I feel that my body needs more exercise.
- MaríaYo también, deberíamos ir al gimnasio juntos.Me too, we should go to the gym together.
- JavierEs verdad, quiero cuidar mejor mi cuerpo.That's true, I want to take better care of my body.
- MaríaPerfecto, empezamos este lunes entonces.Perfect, we start this Monday then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuerpo, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
