miembro
/myehm-broh/
limb
Miembro meaning 'limb' refers to a part of the body, such as an arm or leg.
📝 In Action
Los brazos son los miembros superiores del cuerpo humano.
A2The arms are the upper limbs of the human body.
Perdió la sensibilidad en uno de sus miembros inferiores.
B1He lost feeling in one of his lower limbs (legs).
⭐ Usage Tips
Clinical Usage
In medical or scientific contexts, 'miembro' is frequently used to refer formally to the arms and legs, often specified as 'superior' (upper) or 'inferior' (lower).
Miembro can also mean 'member,' referring to a person belonging to a group or club.
miembro(noun)
member
?person belonging to a group, club, or board
affiliate
?organizational associate
,board member
?director/governor
📝 In Action
Soy un miembro activo del equipo de voluntarios.
B1I am an active member of the volunteer team.
El presidente debe consultar con los otros miembros del comité.
B2The president must consult with the other members of the committee.
Para usar la piscina, tienes que ser miembro del club.
B1To use the pool, you have to be a member of the club.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun, Any Gender
'Miembro' is grammatically a masculine word ('el miembro'), but it can refer to a man or a woman. For example, 'Ella es miembro de la junta' (She is a member of the board).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Possessive Confusion
Mistake: "El miembro de mi familia."
Correction: Use 'un miembro de mi familia.' (We generally need to use an article like 'un' or 'el' before 'miembro' when talking about a person.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Miembra'
While 'miembro' usually covers both genders, the feminine form 'miembra' is sometimes used, especially in official or political settings in Latin America or Spain, to explicitly refer to a woman who is a member.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: miembro
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits 'miembro' in the sentence: 'El club necesita pagar las cuotas de sus miembros.'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'miembro' masculine or feminine?
It is grammatically masculine (el miembro). However, it can refer to both male and female people. If you want to specifically use a feminine word for a woman, some speakers use 'la miembra,' but 'la miembro' is traditionally more common and acceptable.
How is 'miembro' different from 'socio'?
Both mean 'member,' but 'socio' usually implies a financial contribution or partnership (like a club member who pays dues or a business partner), while 'miembro' is a broader term for any person who belongs to a group, committee, or body.