How to Say "tummy" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “tummy” is “barriga” — use 'barriga' for a general, informal, or even slightly affectionate way to refer to your tummy or belly..
barriga
/bah-REE-gah//baˈriɣa/
Examples
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
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.
Informal vs. Child-Friendly
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