How to Say "corpse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “corpse” is “cuerpo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
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A more direct translation
Examples
La policía encontró un cuerpo en el bosque.
The police found a body in the forest.
El cuerpo fue trasladado a la morgue para la autopsia.
The body was moved to the morgue for the autopsy.
Using `cadáver` vs. `cuerpo`
Mistake: “Thinking `cadáver` is the only word for a dead body.”
Correction: `Cuerpo` is very frequently used, especially in news reports or by officials. `Cadáver` is correct but can sound more clinical, like 'cadaver' in English.
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