Corpóreo (en. Corporeal)
/kɔrˈpoɾeo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to what has a material body.
The sculpture is a corporeal work that can be touched.
La escultura es una obra corpórea que se puede tocar.
That belongs to or is related to the human body.
Corporeal practices are essential in dance.
Las prácticas corpóreas son esenciales en la danza.
In a philosophical sense, opposite to the spiritual or immaterial.
Materialist philosophy focuses on the corporeal.
La filosofía materialista se centra en lo corpóreo.
Etymology
From Latin 'corporalis', which means 'related to the body'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
corporeal body
It refers to the physical body as opposed to the spiritual.
cuerpo corpóreo
corporeal art
It refers to the type of art that uses physical or tangible materials.
arte corpóreo
Related Words
body
Set of parts that constitute a living being.
cuerpo
materiality
Quality of what is material or physical.
materialidad
physicality
Nature of what is physical.
fisicidad
Slang Meanings
It refers to an intense physical experience.
The party was so good that the energy in the atmosphere was corporeal.
La fiesta fue tan buena que la energía en el ambiente era corpórea.
Used to describe a strong emotional connection through physical presence.
His embrace was corporeal, full of warmth.
Su abrazo era corpóreo, lleno de calidez.