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How to Say "bosom" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “bosom” is “pechos” — use 'pechos' when referring to breasts in a literary, poetic, or sometimes maternal context, particularly related to breastfeeding..

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pechos

PEH-chosˈpetʃos

nounB1literary/poetic
Use 'pechos' when referring to breasts in a literary, poetic, or sometimes maternal context, particularly related to breastfeeding.
A simplified illustration of a figure's upper body clearly depicting the pair of mammary glands (breasts).

Examples

La madre alimentó a su bebé con sus pechos.

The mother fed her baby with her breasts (by breastfeeding).

Ella se puso un vestido que cubría sus pechos.

She put on a dress that covered her breasts.

Alternative Terms

In medical or very formal settings, the term 'senos' or 'mamas' is often preferred over 'pechos' when specifically discussing female breasts.

senos

SEH-nohs/ˈsenos/

nounB1literary
Opt for 'senos' in more formal or medical contexts when discussing the breasts, such as in medical examinations.
A simple illustration of the upper torso of a person, clearly depicting the rounded form of two breasts.

Examples

Ella se hizo un examen de senos anual.

She had an annual breast exam.

Los senos son glándulas mamarias y pueden producir leche.

Breasts are mammary glands and can produce milk.

Masculine Plural

Even though this word refers to a female body part, 'senos' is a masculine plural noun (the singular is 'el seno'). Always use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

Choosing Between 'Pechos' and 'Senos'

Learners often confuse 'pechos' and 'senos'. While both can refer to breasts, 'pechos' is more commonly used in literary or maternal contexts, whereas 'senos' is generally found in more formal or medical discussions.

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