How to Say "body part" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “body part” is “órgano” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general reference to internal biological structures
Examples
El corazón es el órgano más importante del sistema circulatorio.
The heart is the most important organ in the circulatory system.
Ella es donante de órganos.
She is an organ donor.
La piel es el órgano más grande del cuerpo humano.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
Always Masculine
Even though some body parts like 'la mano' are feminine, 'órgano' is always masculine. You must use 'el' or 'un' with it.
The Accent Mark Matters
The accent on the first 'o' (ó) tells you to emphasize that sound. Say OR-gah-no, not or-GAH-no.
Confusing 'Organ' with 'Organism'
Mistake: “El perro es un órgano vivo.”
Correction: El perro es un organismo vivo.
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