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    Pecho (en. Chest)

    /ˈpe.tʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The front part of the torso in vertebrates.
    The athlete has a very muscular chest.
    El atleta tiene un pecho muy musculoso.
    The cavity that houses the lungs and heart.
    The doctor listened to the patient's chest with a stethoscope.
    El médico escuchó el pecho del paciente con un estetoscopio.
    Refers to the part of the torso between the neck and the abdomen.
    The shirt fits him well in the chest.
    La camisa le ajusta bien en el pecho.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pectus', meaning 'chest' or 'torso'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    breastfeed
    To feed a baby with breast milk.
    dar pecho
    belly down
    A position where someone lies down on the ground to protect themselves.
    pecho a tierra
    cold-hearted
    Refers to a person who does not show affection or emotions.
    pecho frío

    Related Words

    pectoral
    Related to the chest or situated above it.
    pectoral
    chestpiece
    Part of clothing that covers the chest.
    pechera

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to a person without value.
    Don’t be a coward, face the challenge.
    No seas pecho, enfrenta el reto.
    In some contexts, it may refer to a friend, especially in informal situations.
    What’s up, buddy?
    ¿Qué onda, pecho?