How to Say "stomach" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stomach” is “estómago” — use 'estómago' when referring specifically to the internal organ responsible for digesting food..
estómago
Examples
Tengo dolor de estómago porque comí algo en mal estado.
I have a stomach ache because I ate something spoiled.
barriga
/bah-REE-gah//baˈriɣa/
Examples
¡Qué barriga tan grande tienes después de las fiestas!
What a big belly you have after the holidays!
Me duele la barriga después de comer tanto.
My tummy hurts after eating so much.
El bebé tiene una barriga muy tierna.
The baby has a very cute belly.
A Juan le está saliendo barriga porque no hace ejercicio.
Juan is getting a potbelly because he doesn't exercise.
Using 'the' instead of 'my'
In Spanish, when talking about body parts, we usually use 'la' (the) instead of 'mi' (my). Say 'me duele la barriga' (the belly hurts me) rather than 'mi barriga'.
Barriga vs. Estómago
Mistake: “Using 'estómago' for everything.”
Correction: Use 'estómago' for the internal organ and 'barriga' for the visible belly area.
vientre
bee-EN-treh/ˈbjɛn.tɾe/
Examples
El atleta sintió una molestia en el vientre durante la carrera.
The athlete felt discomfort in his abdomen during the race.
Me duele el vientre después de comer demasiado.
My belly hurts after eating too much.
El bebé durmió boca abajo sobre el vientre de su padre.
The baby slept face down on his father's stomach.
La bailarina tenía un vientre plano y fuerte.
The dancer had a flat, strong abdomen.
Organ vs. External Belly
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