Cuerpo (en. Body)

/ˈkweɾ.po/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Set of organs and structures that form a living being.
The human body is made up of billions of cells.
El cuerpo humano está compuesto por miles de millones de células.
Physical appearance of a person.
She takes care of her body by exercising regularly.
Ella cuida su cuerpo haciendo ejercicio regularmente.
Body of an inanimate object.
The body of the vehicle was damaged in the accident.
El cuerpo del vehículo estaba dañado por el accidente.

Etymology

From Latin 'corpus', which means 'body'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

foreign body
An object or being that does not belong to an organism.
cuerpo extraño
to hit (someone) in the body
To achieve a success or something that has a notable impact.
dar en el cuerpo
body down (on the ground)
Instruction for someone to crouch or lie down on the ground.
cuerpo a tierra

Related Words

cuerpos
Plural of cuerpo, refers to multiple organisms or structures.
cuerpos
cuerpazo
Colloquial term that refers to an attractive or well-formed body.
cuerpazo
cuerpito
Diminutive of cuerpo, can refer to a small or delicate body.
cuerpito

Slang Meanings

Muscular and well-defined body.
That person has an amazing body.
Esa persona tiene un cuerpazo increíble.
Attractive or desired body.
She has a stunning body.
Ella tiene un cuerpo de infarto.