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físico

FEE-see-kohˈfi.si.ko

physical

Also: material, bodily
A person wearing exercise clothes bending over to touch their toes, illustrating physical activity.

📝 In Action

El ejercicio físico es importante para la salud.

A1

Physical exercise is important for health.

Tuvimos una discusión física por el control remoto.

A2

We had a physical argument over the remote control.

La distancia física entre las ciudades es de 50 kilómetros.

B1

The physical distance between the cities is 50 kilometers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fuerza física – physical strength
  • aspecto físico – physical appearance

physicist

NounmB1
Mexico
A scientist in a lab coat observing a glass prism on a table that is splitting white light into a spectrum of colors.

📝 In Action

Mi tío es un físico que trabaja en la universidad.

B1

My uncle is a physicist who works at the university.

El físico dio una conferencia sobre la energía atómica.

B2

The physicist gave a lecture on atomic energy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • científico (scientist)

Common Collocations

  • físico nuclear – nuclear physicist
  • físico teórico – theoretical physicist

physique

Also: body
NounmA2
A stylized, muscular person standing with their arms slightly bent, showcasing their strong body build.

📝 In Action

Tiene un físico muy fuerte después de ir al gimnasio.

A2

He has a very strong physique after going to the gym.

Su físico es ideal para el baloncesto.

B1

His build is ideal for basketball.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cuerpo (body)
  • complexión (build)

Common Collocations

  • buen físico – good physique
  • mejorar el físico – to improve one's physique

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "físico" in Spanish:

body→physicist→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: físico

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'físico' as a noun referring to the body?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
física(physics (subject)) — Noun
físicamente(physically) — Adverb
biofísico(biophysicist) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
tóxicoclásico
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'physicus,' meaning 'natural' or 'relating to nature.' This, in turn, traces back to the ancient Greek word 'physikós,' which referred to everything concerning the natural world.

First recorded: 14th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: physicalPortuguese: físico

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'físico' means 'physicist' or 'physique'?

If you see a person's name or a job title mentioned before 'físico' (e.g., 'El famoso físico'), it means 'physicist.' If it's used with words like 'buen' (good), 'atlético' (athletic), or 'cuidar' (to take care of), it means 'physique' or 'body build.'

Is 'físico' interchangeable with 'corporal'?

They are close, but 'corporal' almost always relates only to the human body (bodily injury, corporal punishment). 'Físico' is broader; it can relate to the body, exercise, or the laws of nature and matter.