English–Spanish

“body” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweɾpo/

Example

Mi cuerpo necesita descansar.

My body needs to rest.

Illustration for cuerpo (body)

How to say “body” in Spanish

“Body” in Spanish is cuerpo.

Human or animal physical body regarded as one whole.

Full entry for cuerpo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cuerpo

El cuerpo necesita una dieta equilibrada.

The body needs a balanced diet.

Tips for using cuerpo

  • Spanish uses the masculine article el cuerpo, speakers describe general body pain with "me duele el cuerpo", and the word is distinct from English corps or corpse and from Spanish cuero.

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