Torso (en. Torso)

/ˈtɔr.so/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Each of the portions of the human body that does not include the head or limbs.
The artist sculpted an impressive marble torso.
El artista esculpió un torso de mármol impresionante.
Part of the human body where vital organs are found.
The doctor carefully examined the patient's torso.
El médico examinó el torso del paciente con cuidado.
Artistic representation of the upper part of the human body.
The painting shows a muscular torso in close-up.
La pintura muestra un torso muscular en primer plano.

Etymology

From the Italian 'torsò', which means 'body' or 'trunk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

naked torso
It refers to a person who is not wearing clothing on the upper part of the body.
torso desnudo
strengthen the torso
Exercises aimed at developing the trunk muscles.
fortalecer el torso
muscular torso
Description of a torso that has notable muscular development.
torso musculoso

Related Words

abdomen
Part of the human body located between the chest and the pelvis.
abdomen
pectoral
Relative to the front part of the torso, especially in reference to the chest muscles.
pectoral
waist
Part of the human body located between the abdomen and the trunk.
cintura

Slang Meanings

V-shaped body
He has an athletic torso, very well-defined.
Él tiene un torso de atleta, muy bien definido.
defined torso
I'm going to the gym to have a defined torso.
Voy al gimnasio para tener un torso marcado.