miembro
“miembro” means “limb” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
limb
Also: appendage
📝 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).
member
Also: affiliate, board member📝 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.
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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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *membrum*, which meant both 'a part of the body, a limb' and 'a part of a whole, a division.' This explains why the Spanish word has kept both the physical and the organizational meanings.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.