Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Viviana
Learning body parts in Spanish is one of the most practical vocabulary topics you can study. You’ll use this vocabulary at the doctor, at the gym, when describing how you feel, and in everyday conversations.
In this guide you’ll find every body part in Spanish with the correct pronunciation, example sentences, and a practice section to test yourself.
Let’s go from head to toe!
The Head (La Cabeza)
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Head | La cabeza | kah-BEH-sah |
| Hair | El pelo / El cabello | PEH-loh / kah-BEH-yoh |
| Face | La cara | KAH-rah |
| Forehead | La frente | FRHEN-teh |
| Eye | El ojo | OH-hoh |
| Eyebrow | La ceja | SEH-hah |
| Eyelash | La pestaña | pes-TAH-nyah |
| Ear | La oreja | oh-REH-hah |
| Nose | La nariz | nah-REES |
| Mouth | La boca | BOH-kah |
| Lip | El labio | LAH-byoh |
| Tooth | El diente | DYEN-teh |
| Tongue | La lengua | LEHN-gwah |
| Chin | La barbilla | bar-BEE-yah |
| Cheek | La mejilla | meh-HEE-yah |
| Jaw | La mandíbula | man-DEE-boo-lah |
| Neck | El cuello | KWEH-yoh |
Example sentences:
Me duele la cabeza. — My head hurts. Ella tiene los ojos azules. — She has blue eyes. Ábrela boca, por favor. — Open your mouth, please. Me duele la garganta. — My throat hurts.
The Torso (El Torso)
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | El hombro | OHM-broh |
| Chest | El pecho | PEH-choh |
| Back | La espalda | es-PAHL-dah |
| Stomach / Belly | El estómago / La barriga | es-TOH-mah-goh / bah-REE-gah |
| Waist | La cintura | seen-TOO-rah |
| Hip | La cadera | kah-DEH-rah |
| Belly button | El ombligo | om-BLEE-goh |
Example sentences:
Me duele la espalda. — My back hurts. Tiene los hombros anchos. — He has broad shoulders. Me duele el estómago. — My stomach hurts.
The Arm (El Brazo)
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | El brazo | BRAH-soh |
| Elbow | El codo | KOH-doh |
| Wrist | La muñeca | moo-NYEH-kah |
| Hand | La mano | MAH-noh |
| Finger | El dedo | DEH-doh |
| Thumb | El pulgar | pool-GAR |
| Nail | La uña | OO-nyah |
| Palm | La palma | PAHL-mah |
Example sentences:
Me rompí el brazo. — I broke my arm. Dame la mano. — Give me your hand. Me duele el codo. — My elbow hurts.
The Leg (La Pierna)
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Leg | La pierna | PYEHR-nah |
| Thigh | El muslo | MOOS-loh |
| Knee | La rodilla | roh-DEE-yah |
| Calf | La pantorrilla | pan-toh-REE-yah |
| Ankle | El tobillo | toh-BEE-yoh |
| Foot | El pie | pyeh |
| Toe | El dedo del pie | DEH-doh del pyeh |
| Heel | El talón | tah-LOHN |
Example sentences:
Me duele la rodilla. — My knee hurts. Se torció el tobillo. — He twisted his ankle. Tengo los pies fríos. — My feet are cold.
Internal Organs (Los Órganos Internos)
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Heart | El corazón | koh-rah-SOHN |
| Lung | El pulmón | pool-MOHN |
| Brain | El cerebro | seh-REH-broh |
| Liver | El hígado | EE-gah-doh |
| Kidney | El riñón | ree-NYOHN |
| Stomach | El estómago | es-TOH-mah-goh |
| Intestine | El intestino | een-tes-TEE-noh |
| Bone | El hueso | HWEH-soh |
| Muscle | El músculo | MOOS-koo-loh |
| Skin | La piel | pyel |
| Blood | La sangre | SAHN-greh |
Essential Phrases Using Body Parts
These expressions are incredibly useful in everyday Spanish conversations:
At the Doctor
¿Dónde le duele? — Where does it hurt? Me duele aquí. — It hurts here. Tengo fiebre. — I have a fever. Me duele la garganta. — My throat hurts. Me torcí el tobillo. — I twisted my ankle. Me rompí la muñeca. — I broke my wrist.
Describing People
Tiene el pelo largo y castaño. — She has long brown hair. Es alto y tiene los ojos verdes. — He is tall and has green eyes. Tiene una cicatriz en la mejilla. — He has a scar on his cheek.
Common Expressions with Body Parts
| Spanish | Literal | Real meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Costar un ojo de la cara | To cost an eye from the face | To be very expensive |
| Meter la pata | To put your leg in | To make a mistake |
| Tomar el pelo | To take the hair | To pull someone’s leg |
| No tener pelos en la lengua | To have no hairs on the tongue | To be blunt/outspoken |
| Dar la cara | To give the face | To face the consequences |
Pronunciation Tips for Body Parts in Spanish
The letter Ñ appears in words like muñeca (wrist) and uña (nail). It sounds like the “ny” in “canyon.”
The letter J in words like oreja (ear) sounds like a strong English “h” — like clearing your throat gently.
Double L (LL) in words like rodilla (knee) and mejilla (cheek) sounds like the English “y” in “yes” in most Latin American countries.
Silent H: The H in Spanish is always silent. Hombro (shoulder) is pronounced “OM-broh.”
Full Body Parts List — Quick Reference
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Head | La cabeza |
| Hair | El pelo |
| Eye | El ojo |
| Ear | La oreja |
| Nose | La nariz |
| Mouth | La boca |
| Neck | El cuello |
| Shoulder | El hombro |
| Arm | El brazo |
| Elbow | El codo |
| Hand | La mano |
| Finger | El dedo |
| Chest | El pecho |
| Back | La espalda |
| Stomach | El estómago |
| Hip | La cadera |
| Leg | La pierna |
| Knee | La rodilla |
| Foot | El pie |
| Heart | El corazón |
| Brain | El cerebro |
Practice Quiz
Translate these into Spanish:
- My head hurts.
- She has brown eyes.
- I broke my arm.
- Where does it hurt?
- My back hurts.
Answers:
- Me duele la cabeza.
- Ella tiene los ojos marrones/castaños.
- Me rompí el brazo.
- ¿Dónde le duele?
- Me duele la espalda.
Keep Learning
Now that you know body parts in Spanish, keep building your vocabulary:
- How to Use Ser vs Estar in Spanish — essential grammar for describing people
- Por vs Para in Spanish — two tricky prepositions explained
- Top 20 Irregular Verbs in Spanish — the verbs you need every day
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