panza

PAHN-sah/ˈpansa/

“panza” means “belly” in Spanish (informal body part).

belly, tummy

Also: paunch, bulge

NounfA2informal

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Me duele un poco la panza por comer tantos dulces.

My tummy hurts a bit from eating so many sweets.

El gato siempre duerme panza arriba en el sofá.

The cat always sleeps belly up on the sofa.

Esa jarra de barro tiene una panza muy ancha.

That clay jar has a very wide bulge.

Words that translate to "panza" in Spanish:

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Which of these is the most natural way to say 'My belly hurts' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

panzón(big-bellied / person with a large stomach) — Adjective

panzada(a bellyful / overeating) — Noun

empanzarse(to get stuffed with food) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Vulgar Latin word 'panticem', which referred to the belly or bowels.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: paunchItalian: pancia

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Is 'panza' rude?

Not at all. It is informal and casual, similar to 'tummy' or 'belly' in English. However, you wouldn't use it in a formal medical report.

What is the difference between 'panza' and 'barriga'?

They are almost identical. In some regions, 'panza' sounds slightly more informal or rustic than 'barriga,' but they are generally interchangeable.

Is 'panza' used for animals?

Yes, it is very common to use 'panza' when talking about an animal's underside, like rasing a dog's belly.