pechos
/PEH-chos/
chests
Visualizing the meaning of 'pechos' as 'chests' or the upper torso.
pechos(noun)
chests
?plural of chest, upper torso
breasts
?general anatomical reference for the pair
📝 In Action
Los nadadores tienen pechos muy anchos.
A2Swimmers have very wide chests.
El doctor revisó los pechos de los pacientes.
B1The doctor checked the patients' chests.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Even though 'pechos' can refer to female anatomy, the word itself is always masculine, so you must use masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los pechos').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La pechos anchos (Using feminine article 'la')."
Correction: Los pechos anchos. (Use the masculine article 'los' and adjective 'anchos').
⭐ Usage Tips
Singular vs. Plural
Use the singular 'pecho' when talking about the general area or a single side of the chest. Use 'pechos' (plural) when referring to the pair.
Visualizing the meaning of 'pechos' as 'breasts' or mammary glands.
📝 In Action
La madre alimentó a su bebé con sus pechos.
B1The mother fed her baby with her breasts (by breastfeeding).
Ella se puso un vestido que cubría sus pechos.
B2She put on a dress that covered her breasts.
💡 Grammar Points
Alternative Terms
In medical or very formal settings, the term 'senos' or 'mamas' is often preferred over 'pechos' when specifically discussing female breasts.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
While 'pechos' can mean 'breasts,' if you want to be very clear or use a more formal term, especially in Latin America, use 'senos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pechos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pechos' to refer to the general upper torso?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'pechos' means 'breasts,' why is it a masculine noun?
The gender of the word ('pechos,' masculine) is inherited from its Latin root (*pectus*, neuter/masculine) and is independent of the gender of the person it refers to. Spanish grammar dictates that the word 'pecho' and its plural form 'pechos' must always take masculine articles (el/los).
Is 'pechos' the most polite way to say 'breasts'?
It is a neutral and common word. For clinical or formal discussions, 'senos' or 'mamas' are often used, especially in Latin America. 'Pechos' is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation.