físico
/ˈfisiko/
The English word physical is físico in Spanish.
físico is an adjective meaning having to do with the body. Corporeal. While it is primarily an adjective, el físico can be used as a noun to refer to a person's physical build or appearance. Additionally, revisación is the word for a physical examination.
Meaning: having to do with the body, corporeal (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form física if the noun is feminine. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use the masculine plural form físicos if the noun is masculine and plural and the feminine plural form físicas if the noun is feminine and plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfisiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word físico can also be a noun meaning 'a physicist', not just an adjective.
- The word físico comes from the Ancient Greek word phúō, which means 'to grow'.
- The word física is also used as a noun to mean the science of physics, creating a linguistic link between the bodily 'physical' and the laws of the universe.
Examples in context
- El contacto físico con niños es muy importante.Physical contact with a child is very important.This sentence demonstrates the use of físico regarding contact.Tatoeba #832488 by LugoIlmer, translation #245813 by CM
- Los problemas del chico son físicos, no mentales.The boy's problems are physical, not mental.This sentence uses físico to contrast physical problems with mental ones.Tatoeba #2027895 by marcelostockle, translation #681725 by Source_VOA
- Es muy pulcro y cuidadoso con su propio aspecto físico.He’s very neat and careful with his physical appearance.This sentence shows the use of físico when discussing appearance.Tatoeba #11790569 by Seael, translation #13457676 by apzzd
- El examen físico es necesario antes de realizar deporte.The physical examination is necessary before participating in sports.
- La educación física es una asignatura importante en el currículo escolar.Physical education is an important subject in the school curriculum.
- El ejercicio regular tiene muchos beneficios para la salud corporal.Regular exercise has many benefits for physical health.
- Tengo que hacer más ejercicio para mejorar mi estado físico.I need to exercise more to improve my physical condition.
- El médico me hizo un examen físico completo.The doctor performed a thorough physical examination on me.
- El aspecto físico de una persona no debería ser determinante en su valía personal.A person's physical appearance should not determine their personal worth.
- ¡Qué físico tiene ese actor!That actor has a great physique!
- Debes trabajar más en tu estado físico si quieres participar en la próxima carrera.You should work on your physical condition if you want to participate in the next race.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their new gym routine.
- Javier¿Cómo va tu entrenamiento físico, Elena?How is your physical training going, Elena?
- ElenaEstoy cansada, pero me siento muy bien.I am tired, but I feel very good.
- JavierEs normal después de tanto esfuerzo físico.It is normal after so much physical effort.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “physical” translations and entries físico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries físico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
