corazón
/ko-ra-SON/
heart
The physical organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
📝 In Action
El corazón bombea sangre a todo el cuerpo.
A2The heart pumps blood to the whole body.
Después de correr, me late muy rápido el corazón.
A1After running, my heart beats very fast.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Nouns Ending in -ón
Most Spanish nouns that end in '-ón' are masculine, so you use 'el' with them. For example: 'el corazón', 'el león' (the lion), and 'el camión' (the truck).
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking About Your Own Body
In Spanish, when talking about your own body parts, it's more natural to use 'el' or 'la' instead of 'mi' (my). So, you'd say 'Me duele el corazón' (My heart hurts) instead of 'Me duele mi corazón'.
Used figuratively to mean the center of emotions, love, or courage.
corazón(Noun)
📝 In Action
Te quiero con todo mi corazón.
A2I love you with all my heart.
Mi abuela es una mujer de gran corazón.
B1My grandmother is a woman with a big heart.
Hola, corazón, ¿cómo estás?
B1Hello, sweetheart, how are you?
El equipo jugó con mucho corazón y ganó el partido.
B2The team played with a lot of heart and won the game.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Common Term of Endearment
Calling someone 'corazón' is a very warm and common way to show affection in Spanish, much like 'darling' or 'sweetheart' in English. It can be used with partners, family, children, and sometimes even friends.
Used metaphorically to describe the center or core of a place or issue.
corazón(Noun)
📝 In Action
Hay una plaza preciosa en el corazón de la ciudad.
B1There is a beautiful square in the heart of the city.
Vamos al corazón del asunto para resolver el problema.
B2Let's get to the heart of the matter to solve the problem.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sound More Poetic
Using 'corazón' instead of 'centro' can make your Spanish sound more descriptive and literary. It's a great way to add a little flair when you're talking about the middle of a place or an issue.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corazón
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'corazón' to mean the 'center' or 'core' of something?
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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.