Spanish body parts vocabulary covers the names for major organos (organs), extremidades (limbs), and parts related to the sentidos (senses). This includes words for both external and internal parts of the body.
- el cabeza – head
- el brazo – arm
- la pierna – leg
- el ojo – eye
- la oreja – ear
- la boca – mouth
- el estómago – stomach
- el corazón – heart
Correct! 'cabeza', 'brazo', and 'pierna' are body parts. 'libro' and 'ventana' are not.
'cabeza' is the Spanish word for 'head.'
'ojo' (eye), 'oreja' (ear), and 'nariz' (nose) are related to the senses.
'corazón' is the correct word for 'heart.'
'corazón' (heart) and 'estómago' (stomach) are internal body parts.
Head and Face
- la cabeza – head
- la cara – face
- el cabello / el pelo – hair
- la frente – forehead
- el ojo (plural: los ojos) – eye
- la oreja (plural: las orejas) – ear
- la nariz – nose
- la boca – mouth
- el diente (plural: los dientes) – tooth
- la lengua – tongue
- la mejilla – cheek
'cara', 'frente', and 'mejilla' are all facial parts.
'El cabello' or 'el pelo' means hair.
Eyes, nose, ears, and tongue are related to senses. 'Diente' is for chewing.
Limbs
- el brazo (plural: los brazos) – arm
- la mano (plural: las manos) – hand
- el dedo (plural: los dedos) – finger/toe
- la pierna (plural: las piernas) – leg
- el pie (plural: los pies) – foot
'brazo', 'pierna', 'mano', and 'pie' are limbs.
'Dedo' means finger.
'Mano' (hand) and 'pie' (foot) are extremities.
Organs and Internal Parts
- el corazón – heart
- el estómago – stomach
- el hígado – liver
- los pulmones – lungs
- los riñones – kidneys
- el intestino – intestine
Most of these except 'brazo' and 'piel' are internal organs.
'Los pulmones' are the lungs.
'hígado', 'pulmones', 'riñones', and 'intestino' are internal organs.
The correct word is 'los riñones'.
Full List
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| la cabeza | head | |
| la cara | face | |
| el cabello/pelo | hair | (on the head) |
| la frente | forehead | |
| el ojo / los ojos | eye / eyes | |
| la oreja / orejas | ear / ears | (outer ear) |
| la nariz | nose | |
| la boca | mouth | |
| el diente / dientes | tooth / teeth | |
| la lengua | tongue | |
| la mejilla | cheek | |
| el brazo / brazos | arm / arms | |
| la mano / manos | hand / hands | |
| el dedo / dedos | finger(s)/toe(s) | |
| la pierna / piernas | leg / legs | |
| el pie / pies | foot / feet | |
| el corazón | heart | (internal organ) |
| el estómago | stomach | |
| el hígado | liver | |
| los pulmones | lungs | |
| los riñones | kidneys | |
| el intestino | intestine |
'ojo,' 'oreja,' and 'nariz' are correct.
'pierna' means 'leg.'
'mano' (hand), 'brazo' (arm), and 'pie' (foot) are correct.
'La lengua' means tongue.
Only 'corazón,' 'estómago,' 'hígado,' 'pulmones,' and 'riñones' are internal organs.
Body Parts in Context
- Me duele la cabeza. – My head hurts.
- Se cortó el dedo. – He/She cut their finger.
- Tengo frío en los pies. – My feet are cold.
- El corazón es un órgano vital. – The heart is a vital organ.
- Ella tiene pestañas largas. – She has long eyelashes.
- El médico examinó sus pulmones. – The doctor examined his/her lungs.
The correct meaning is 'My head hurts.'
'Dedo' is the correct word for both finger and toe.
The correct translation is 'El médico examinó sus pulmones.'
Only sentences mentioning body parts are correct.
It means 'She has long eyelashes.'
'cabeza', 'brazo', 'pierna', 'mano', and 'pie' are body parts.
'Corazón' means heart.
Internal organs include 'corazón', 'hígado', 'riñones', and 'pulmones'.
'Nariz' is nose.
'cara', 'frente', 'mejilla', and 'boca' are parts of the face.
Conclusion
Spanish body parts vocabulary is essential for everyday conversations about health, feelings, and descriptions. It spans from visible parts like la mano (hand) and la cara (face) to vital internal organs like el corazón (heart) and los pulmones (lungs).
- Covers head, face, limbs, and internal organs.
- Important for health, medical, and daily contexts.
- Includes singular and plural forms for accuracy.