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How to Say "bodies" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “bodies” is “cuerpos” — use 'cuerpos' for the physical form of a person or animal, for celestial objects like planets and stars, or for organized groups like security forces.

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cuerpos

kwer-posˈkweɾpos

nounA1general
Use 'cuerpos' for the physical form of a person or animal, for celestial objects like planets and stars, or for organized groups like security forces.
Two simplified figures, one human and one dog, standing side-by-side, representing physical forms.

Examples

Los cuerpos de los atletas son muy fuertes.

The athletes' bodies are very strong.

Necesitamos más espacio para mover nuestros cuerpos.

We need more space to move our bodies.

Los astrónomos estudian los cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol.

Astronomers study the celestial bodies that orbit the sun.

La gravedad afecta a todos los cuerpos con masa.

Gravity affects all masses with weight.

Masculine Plural

Since 'cuerpos' ends in -os, it is always used with masculine words like 'los' (the) and masculine adjectives, even when referring to mixed groups of people.

Technical Usage

When used in science, 'cuerpos' often refers to any large, defined object or entity, not just living things.

Formal Plural

This meaning uses the plural 'cuerpos' to talk about several official groups or branches (like the Army, Navy, and Air Force).

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “La cuerpos (Incorrect use of feminine article)”

Correction: Los cuerpos (Use the masculine article 'los' because 'cuerpo' is masculine).

cuerpos

kwer-posˈkweɾpos

nounB1formal/scientific
Use 'cuerpos' when referring to celestial bodies such as planets, stars, or comets in an astronomical context.
Two simplified figures, one human and one dog, standing side-by-side, representing physical forms.

Examples

Los astrónomos estudian los cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol.

Astronomers study the celestial bodies that orbit the sun.

Los cuerpos de los atletas son muy fuertes.

The athletes' bodies are very strong.

Necesitamos más espacio para mover nuestros cuerpos.

We need more space to move our bodies.

La gravedad afecta a todos los cuerpos con masa.

Gravity affects all masses with weight.

Masculine Plural

Since 'cuerpos' ends in -os, it is always used with masculine words like 'los' (the) and masculine adjectives, even when referring to mixed groups of people.

Technical Usage

When used in science, 'cuerpos' often refers to any large, defined object or entity, not just living things.

Formal Plural

This meaning uses the plural 'cuerpos' to talk about several official groups or branches (like the Army, Navy, and Air Force).

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “La cuerpos (Incorrect use of feminine article)”

Correction: Los cuerpos (Use the masculine article 'los' because 'cuerpo' is masculine).

cuerpos

kwer-posˈkweɾpos

nounB2formal
Use 'cuerpos' to refer to organized groups or official entities, such as security forces or governing bodies.
Two simplified figures, one human and one dog, standing side-by-side, representing physical forms.

Examples

Los cuerpos de seguridad respondieron rápidamente a la emergencia.

The security forces/corps responded quickly to the emergency.

Los cuerpos de los atletas son muy fuertes.

The athletes' bodies are very strong.

Necesitamos más espacio para mover nuestros cuerpos.

We need more space to move our bodies.

Los astrónomos estudian los cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol.

Astronomers study the celestial bodies that orbit the sun.

Masculine Plural

Since 'cuerpos' ends in -os, it is always used with masculine words like 'los' (the) and masculine adjectives, even when referring to mixed groups of people.

Technical Usage

When used in science, 'cuerpos' often refers to any large, defined object or entity, not just living things.

Formal Plural

This meaning uses the plural 'cuerpos' to talk about several official groups or branches (like the Army, Navy, and Air Force).

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “La cuerpos (Incorrect use of feminine article)”

Correction: Los cuerpos (Use the masculine article 'los' because 'cuerpo' is masculine).

órganos

nounB2formal
Use 'órganos' specifically for official institutions or agencies that have a governing or administrative function.

Examples

Los órganos de gobierno votaron la nueva ley.

The governing bodies voted on the new law.

Confusing 'cuerpos' and 'órganos'

Learners often confuse 'cuerpos' and 'órganos' when referring to groups. Remember that 'cuerpos' is broader, referring to any organized group (like security forces), while 'órganos' is more specific to official institutions with a governing role.

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