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corazón

ko-ra-SONko.ɾa.ˈson

heart

NounmA1
A stylized illustration of a human heart organ, colored deep red and showing clear blue and red vessels, emphasizing its function as a pump.

📝 In Action

El corazón bombea sangre a todo el cuerpo.

A2

The heart pumps blood to the whole body.

Después de correr, me late muy rápido el corazón.

A1

After running, my heart beats very fast.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • ataque al corazón – heart attack
  • latido del corazón – heartbeat
  • cirugía de corazón abierto – open-heart surgery

heart

Also: sweetheart, courage
NounmA2
A bright, iconic red heart shape floating gently, surrounded by small golden sparkles and a soft, warm glow, symbolizing love and emotion.

📝 In Action

Te quiero con todo mi corazón.

A2

I love you with all my heart.

Mi abuela es una mujer de gran corazón.

B1

My grandmother is a woman with a big heart.

Hola, corazón, ¿cómo estás?

B1

Hello, sweetheart, how are you?

El equipo jugó con mucho corazón y ganó el partido.

B2

The team played with a lot of heart and won the game.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alma (soul)
  • cariño (darling, affection)

Common Collocations

  • romper el corazón – to break someone's heart
  • de todo corazón – with all one's heart, wholeheartedly
  • abrir el corazón – to open one's heart

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener un corazón de oro – To be a very kind and generous person.
  • hablar con el corazón en la mano – To speak very honestly and openly about your feelings.
  • partir el corazón – To cause great sadness or distress.

center

Also: core, heart
NounmB1
A high-angle view of a colorful, sprawling city landscape where a beautiful, distinct plaza or town square is located precisely at the geographical center.

📝 In Action

Hay una plaza preciosa en el corazón de la ciudad.

B1

There is a beautiful square in the heart of the city.

Vamos al corazón del asunto para resolver el problema.

B2

Let's get to the heart of the matter to solve the problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • el corazón de la ciudad – the heart of the city
  • el corazón del problema – the core of the problem
  • en el corazón del invierno – in the dead of winter

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: corazón

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'corazón' to mean the 'center' or 'core' of something?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corazoncito(little heart) — Noun
corazonada(hunch, gut feeling) — Noun
descorazonado(disheartened, discouraged) — Adjective
descorazonar(to dishearten, to discourage) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
razóncanciónemociónacción
📚 Etymology▼

It comes from an old, non-standard version of the Latin word 'cor', which meant 'heart'. Over time, Spanish added the ending '-azón' to it, which was often used to make a word seem bigger or more significant.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: coraçãoFrench: cœurItalian: cuoreEnglish: core, courage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to call a man 'corazón'?

Yes, absolutely! 'Corazón' is a gender-neutral term of endearment. You can use it for men, women, and children you feel close to. It's similar to saying 'sweetheart' or 'darling' in English.

What's the difference between 'corazón' and 'alma'?

'Corazón' usually refers to emotions, love, and courage—the heart. 'Alma' refers to the soul or spirit—the deepest part of a person's identity. While they can sometimes be used in similar ways, 'corazón' is more about feeling, and 'alma' is more about being.