corporal
“corporal” means “bodily” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bodily, physical
Also: body
📝 In Action
La expresión corporal es muy importante en el teatro.
B1Body language is very important in theater.
Ella usa una crema corporal para mantener su piel suave.
A2She uses a body cream to keep her skin soft.
El ejercicio mejora el bienestar corporal.
B1Exercise improves physical well-being.
corporal
📝 In Action
El sacerdote colocó el cáliz sobre el corporal.
C2The priest placed the chalice on the corporal cloth.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: corporal
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about someone's body language, which phrase should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'corporalis', which comes from 'corpus' (meaning body).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'corporal' change if the noun is feminine?
No. Words ending in -al in Spanish are usually 'gender-neutral,' meaning they work for both masculine and feminine things without changing.
Is 'corporal' a formal word?
It is slightly more formal than just saying 'del cuerpo' (of the body), but it is very common in everyday language for products like 'crema corporal' (body cream).