Learning the parts of the body in Spanish is one of the first vocabulary lessons when you are learning the language, just like the colors in Spanish. Studying all the words about the human body will help you explain to the doctor if something hurts or how to give a compliment to a friend.

Do you have a headache and need a pill, have you had a fever and stomachache for several days, or do you want to ask the doctor how to relieve a specific pain? Spanish body parts vocabulary is more useful than you might think.

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Parts of the body in Spanish

First, you are going to learn how to say human body in Spanish, it is translated as ‘cuerpo’ or ‘cuerpo humano’; and the parts of the body or the skeleton are translated as 'las partes del cuerpo' and 'esqueleto'. Depending on which area you want to refer to, you will have to use one term or another.

Next, it is essential to learn the most basic parts of the body in Spanish and the ones you are most likely to use in your day-to-day life.

The most common parts of the body in Spanish are:

• Cabeza (Head)
• Pelo (Hair)
• Cara (Face)
• Oreja (Ear)
• Ceja (Eyebrow)
• Ojo (Eye)
• Nariz (Nose)
• Boca (Mouth)
• Cuello (Neck)
• Pecho (Chest)
• Hombro (Shoulder)
• Espalda (Back)
• Estómago (Stomach)
• Brazo (Arm)
• Codo (Elbow)
• Mano (Hand)
• Dedos de la mano (Fingers)
• Pierna (Leg)
• Rodilla (Knee)
• Pie (Foot)
• Dedo del pie (Toe)
• Talón (Heel)

More body parts vocabulary in Spanish

Once you have learned the most basic Spanish words for body parts, it is time to delve into other parts or organs that will also be helpful. This vocabulary about the parts of the body in Spanish is less common, but if you must go to the doctor, are studying medicine or want to explain an ailment correctly, knowing these words is essential to communicate successfully.

Parts of the head in Spanish

• Frente (Forehead)
• Mejilla (Cheek)
• Pómulos (Cheekbones)
• Párpado (Eyelid)
• Pestañas (Eyelashes)
• Labios (Lips)
• Lengua (Tongue)
• Dientes (Teeth)
• Garganta (Throat)
• Mandíbula (Jaw)
• Barbilla (Chin)

Other parts of the human body in Spanish

• Axila (Axilla)
• Muñeca (Wrist)
• Antebrazo (Forearm)
• Palma (Palm)
• Pulgar (Thumb)
• Dedo índice (Index Finger)
• Dedo corazón (Middle Finger)
• Dedo anular (Ring Finger)
• Meñique (Little finger)
• Uña (Nail)
• Barriga (Belly)
• Cintura (Waist)
• Senos (Breast)
• Pezón (Nipple)
• Ombligo (Navel)
• Caderas (Hips)
• Trasero (Buttocks)
• Genitales (Genitalia)
• Muslo (Thigh)
• Tobillo (Ankle)

Organs and bones in Spanish

• Cerebro (Brain)
• Pulmones (Lungs)
• Corazón (Heart)
• Sangre (Blood)
• Riñón (Kidney)
• Intestino grueso (Large Intestine)
• Intestino delgado (Small intestine)
• Hígado (Liver)
• Musculo (Muscle)
• Esófago (Esophagus)
• Piel (Skin)

• Cráneo (Skull)
• Clavícula (Clavicle)
• Fémur (Femur)
• Humero (Humerus)
• Rótula (Patella)
• Radio (Radius)
• Cúbito (Ulna)
• Costillas (Ribs)
• Omoplato (Scapula)
• Columna vertebral or espina dorsal (Vertebral column or spine)
• Esternón (Sternum)
• Tibia (Tibia)
• Peroné (Fibula)
• Vértebra (Vertebra)

Phrases using Spanish body parts

Below, you will find some phrases that use words from the parts of the body in Spanish that you have seen throughout this article. Practice and use all the vocabulary in this article about Spanish body parts:

1. Me duele la cabeza después de pasar todo el día frente al ordenador (I have a headache after spending the whole day in front of the computer)
2. Siento tensión en los hombros después del entrenamiento (I feel tension in my shoulders after training)
3. Cuando como demasiado y en exceso, me duele el estómago (When I eat too much and in excess, my stomach hurts)
4. Los riñones filtran la sangre y eliminan las toxinas del cuerpo (The kidneys filter the blood and remove toxins from the body)
5. El cráneo protege el cerebro de posibles golpes (The skull protects the brain from possible blows)
6. La pelvis conecta la columna vertebral con las piernas (The pelvis connects the spine to the legs)
7. El fémur es el hueso más largo y fuerte del cuerpo humano (The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body)
8. La mandíbula se mueve cuando hablamos y masticamos (The jaw moves when we talk and chew)
9. Me fracturé la clavícula en un accidente de bicicleta (I fractured my collarbone in a bicycle accident)
10. Las costillas protegen los pulmones y el corazón (The ribs protect the lungs and heart)
11. En total tenemos 20 dedos, los 10 que componen las manos y otros 10 en los pies (We have a total of 20 fingers, the 10 that make up our hands and another 10 on our feet)
12. El esófago transporta los alimentos desde la boca hasta el estómago (The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach)
13. Me hice daño en las rodillas al caer mientras hacía ejercicio (I hurt my knees when I fell while I was exercising)
14. El cúbito y el radio son los dos huesos del antebrazo (The ulna and radius are the two bones of the forearm)
15. Me torcí los tobillos jugando al fútbol el fin de semana pasado (I sprained my ankles playing soccer last weekend)

Are you missing a word from the Spanish body parts that is not in this article? Although this list is very complete, we are sure that there is some term that we have missed.

However, if you learn all these Spanish words for body parts little by little, you will become a subject matter expert. Or you can complete your knowledge of Spanish by studying Spanish courses in Spain and put all your knowledge of the language into practice with native speakers.

If you are traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, it is essential to know the medical Spanish vocabulary in case of an emergency or incident. You may get sick, must visit the doctor or need to go to the emergency room, you must know how to explain to the professionals what has happened or where it hurts.

That's why in this donQuijote post you will learn the essential medical Spanish vocabulary you need for your next trip, to expand your knowledge of the language or out of pure curiosity if you are learning Spanish. Keep reading and don't miss anything!

You can read this same post in Spanish or French.

Medical Spanish words

First, you should know medical Spanish terms that are used to call or appeal to professionals in the field:

• Doctor/a (Doctor/ Physician)
• Enfermera/o (Nurse)
• Hospital (Hospital)
• Ambulancia (Ambulance)
• Sala de espera (Waiting room)
• Urgencias (Emergency Room)
• Síntomas (Symptoms)
• Enfermedad (Illness)

These are just some of the most common words that are commonly used when it comes to medical personnel and their workplace. But, if you want to dig deeper into the symptoms, these medical Spanish words will be of great use to you:

• Accidente (Accident)
• Alergia (Allergy)
• Ampolla (Blister)
• Análisis de sangre (Blood test)
• Análisis de orina (Urinalysis)
• Depresión (Depression)
• Deshidratación (Dehydration)
• Diarrea (Diarrhea)
• Dolor (Pain)
• Dolor de cabeza (Headache)
• Dolor de garganta (Sore throat)
• Dolor de estómago (Stomach pain)
• Dolor lumbar (Lumbar pain)
• Estreñimiento (Constipation)
• Fatiga (Fatigue)
• Fiebre (Fever)
• Fractura (Fracture)
• Gripe (Flu/Influenza)
• Hemorragia (Hemorrhage)
• Infección (Infection)
• Intoxicación (Intoxication)
• Mareo (Dizziness)
• Medicina (Medicine)
• Moratón (Bruise)
• Nauseas (Nausea)
• Pastillas (Pills)
• Picadura (Stinging)
• Picazón (Itching)
• Quemadura (Burn)
• Sangre (Blood)
• Sarpullido (Rash)
• Tensión alta/baja (High/low blood pressure)
• Termómetro (Thermometer)
• Tirita (Band-aid)
• Tos (Cough)
• Vacuna (Vaccine)
• Virus (Virus)
• Vómitos (Vomiting)

On the other hand, you may need to know some specific medical Spanish terms, especially if you suffer from a specific disease and need to explain it to a professional. Here are some of those medical Spanish words:

• Artritis (Arthritis)
• Arritmia (Arrhythmia)
• Asma (Asthma)
• Cáncer (Cancer)
• Diabetes (Diabetes)
• Dificultad respiratoria (Respiratory distress)
• Hipertensión o hipotensión arterial (Hypertension or arterial hypotension)
• Inflamación (Inflammation)
• Irritación (Irritation)
• Infección bacteriana (Bacterial infection)
• Ictus (Stroke)
• Migraña (Migraine)
• Neumonía (Pneumonia)
• Osteoartritis (Osteoarthritis)
• Parálisis (Paralysis)
• Resfriado (Cold)
• Septicemia (Sepsis)
• Trombosis (Thrombosis)

In case you have an accident and need to explain to the doctor what has happened, these words will help you communicate your situation:

• Golpearse la cabeza (Hitting your head)
• Sangrar (Bleeding)
• Romperse un hueso (Breaking a bone)
• Accidente de coche (Car accident)
• Cortarse (Cutting)
• Desmayarse (Fainting)
• Caerse (Falling)
• Lesión/lesionarse (Injury)
• Torcerse un tobillo (Twisting an ankle)
• Herida (Wound)
• Vendaje (Bandage)

Once you have explained the situation, and the doctors and nurses know how to treat you, these words about medicines will also clarify the diagnosis:

• Antibiótico (Antibiotic)
• Analgésico (Analgesic)
• Anestesia (Anesthesia)
• Aspirina (Aspirin)
• Enalapril (Enalapril)
• Insulina (Insulin)
• Ibuprofeno (Ibuprofen)
• Laxante (Laxative)
• Omeprazol (Omeprazole)
• Paracetamol (Paracetamol)
• Penicilina (Penicillin)

Medical Spanish Phrases

Once you have assimilated the medical Spanish vocabulary, you must know how to formulate the necessary phrases so that the doctor or any health professional understands you. For that reason, here are some of the medical Spanish phrases that can help you if the doctor asks you questions or you must explain what is wrong with you:

• Señale dónde le duele (Point to where it hurts)
• Respire lentamente, cogiendo el aire por la nariz y expulsándolo por la boca (Breathe slowly, taking in air through your nose and expelling it through your mouth)
• Levante la cabeza (Lift your head)
• Abra la boca (Open your mouth)
• Le voy a mirar los oídos (I'm going to look in your ears)
• Voy a auscultarle el pecho (I'm going to listen to your chest)
• Acuéstese en la camilla (Lie down on the stretcher)
• Le voy a tomar la temperatura corporal (I'm going to take your body temperature)
• Dígame si siente algún dolor en esta zona (Tell me if you feel any pain in this area)
• Me duele la espalda/el brazo/la pierna… (My back/arm/leg hurts....)
• Tengo dolor de cabeza/espalda/garganta/oídos… (I have a headache/back/throat/earache....)
• No me encuentro bien (I do not feel well)
• Me pitan los oídos (My ears are ringing)
• ¿Toma alguna medicación? (Do you take any medication?)
• ¿Cada cuánto debo tomarme el medicamento? (How often should I take my medication?)
• He tenido un accidente (I have had an accident)
• Tengo una herida en el brazo (I have an arm injury)
• Tengo mareos (I have dizziness)
• Me siento débil (I feel weak)
• Tengo un poco de fiebre (I have a slight fever)

These are just some of the most used medical terms in Spanish, but there are many more, depending on the situation or state of health of each person. Even so, we hope this post will be helpful when you need to consult medical vocabulary in Spanish. Follow your adventure in the language and continue learning Spanish with donQuijote.