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cuerpo

KWER-po'kweɾpo

body

Also: physique, frame
NounmA1
A simple, stylized illustration of a complete, standing human figure, showing the head, torso, and limbs.

📝 In Action

Me duele todo el cuerpo después de hacer ejercicio.

A1

My whole body hurts after exercising.

Es importante mantener el cuerpo hidratado.

A2

It's important to keep the body hydrated.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • alma (soul)
  • espíritu (spirit)

Common Collocations

  • lenguaje corporal – body language
  • cuerpo humano – human body
  • dolor de cuerpo – body ache
  • guardia de cuerpo – bodyguard

Idioms & Expressions

  • en cuerpo y alma – To do something with complete dedication.
  • echar el cuerpo fuera – To dodge responsibility or a task.

body

Also: main section, fuselage, hull
NounmB1
A simple illustration focusing on the large wooden body (the main section) of an acoustic guitar, separated from the neck.

📝 In Action

El cuerpo del artículo explica la idea principal.

B1

The body of the article explains the main idea.

El cuerpo de la guitarra es de madera de arce.

B2

The body of the guitar is made of maple wood.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • parte principal (main part)
  • núcleo (core, nucleus)

Common Collocations

  • cuerpo del texto – body of the text
  • cuerpo de una botella – body of a bottle

corps

Also: body, force
NounmB2formal
A group of three stylized firefighters in full uniform standing together as a unified team.

📝 In Action

El cuerpo de bomberos respondió a la emergencia.

B1

The fire department (fire corps) responded to the emergency.

El cuerpo docente se reunió para discutir los nuevos planes.

B2

The teaching staff (faculty body) met to discuss the new plans.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • organización (organization)
  • colectivo (collective, group)
  • grupo (group)

Common Collocations

  • cuerpo de policía – police force
  • cuerpo diplomático – diplomatic corps
  • cuerpo de baile – dance troupe

body

Also: corpse, cadaver
NounmB1
A simple, solemn illustration showing a figure lying completely still on the ground, partially covered by a sheet.

📝 In Action

La policía encontró un cuerpo en el bosque.

B1

The police found a body in the forest.

El cuerpo fue trasladado a la morgue para la autopsia.

B2

The body was moved to the morgue for the autopsy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cadáver (corpse, cadaver)
  • difunto (deceased person)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cuerpo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'cuerpo' to mean a group of people?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corporal(bodily, corporal) — Adjective
incorporar(to incorporate, to sit up) — Verb
corpóreo(corporeal, physical) — Adjective
corpachón(large body, hunk) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'corpus', which meant 'body', 'substance', or 'a collection of people'. Spanish kept all of these core ideas.

First recorded: Early 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: corpoFrench: corpsItalian: corpoEnglish: corpse, corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'cuerpo' and 'cadáver'?

'Cuerpo' is the general word for 'body,' both living and dead. 'Cadáver' specifically means a dead body (a corpse) and sounds more medical or legal. In news reports, you'll often hear 'cuerpo' used to refer to a dead person.

Is 'cuerpo' always masculine?

Yes, 'cuerpo' is always a masculine noun. You always say 'el cuerpo' (the body) or 'un cuerpo' (a body), never 'la cuerpo'.