Pechos (en. Breasts)

/ˈpet͡ʃos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Area of the human body that includes the pectoral muscles and, in women, the breasts.
The muscles of his chest were very strong due to training.
Los músculos de sus pechos eran muy fuertes debido al entrenamiento.
It refers to the breasts in a more colloquial context.
She wore a dress that enhanced her breasts.
Ella llevaba un vestido que realzaba sus pechos.
In some regions, it is used to refer informally or affectionately to a person's chest.
He expressed himself proudly by showing his chest in the competition.
Él se expresó con orgullo al mostrar sus pechos en la competencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'pectus', which means breast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to open the chest
To express feelings or thoughts that have been kept inside.
abrir el pecho
large breasts
It refers to a physical characteristic of some women.
pechos grandes
strong of chest
Description of someone who is brave or emotionally strong.
fuerte de pecho

Related Words

pectoral
Related to the chest or to the chest muscles.
pectoral
mammary
Related to the breasts.
mamario

Slang Meanings

It informally refers to a woman's breasts.
She said her breasts are her best feature.
Ella dijo que sus pechos son su mejor atributo.
Used in a playful or suggestive tone.
That tight dress shows off your breasts very well.
Ese vestido ajustado muestra muy bien tus pechos.