Use this noun to talk about the human body.
The idea
The masculine noun el cuerpo (or un cuerpo) means body; its plural is los cuerpos.
Examples
- El cuerpo necesita descanso.The body needs rest.
- Mueve el cuerpo con la música.Move your body to the music.
- El agua es importante para el cuerpo.Water is important for the body.
- En clase dibujamos un cuerpo humano.In class we draw a human body.
- Cada cuerpo es diferente.Every body is different.
- Los cuerpos necesitan agua.Bodies need water.
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Do not use the feminine article la with cuerpo.
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Choose: En el dibujo aparece ___ cuerpo. (el / la)
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el
el matches the masculine noun.
Choose: Los ___ necesitan dormir. (cuerpos / cuerpo)
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cuerpos
cuerpos agrees with the plural article.
Choose: El ___ humano necesita agua. (cuerpo / brazo)
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cuerpo
cuerpo names the whole body.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose: En el dibujo aparece ___ cuerpo. (el / la)
Choose: Los ___ necesitan dormir. (cuerpos / cuerpo)
Choose: El ___ humano necesita agua. (cuerpo / brazo)
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Describe something the body needs. Use a complete sentence.