Human Body Parts in Spanish – Complete Lesson
In this lesson you will learn:
Main parts of the human body in Spanish
Gender rules and articles
Singular vs plural forms
How to describe yourself and others
Common mistakes
Practical exercises to reinforce learning
This lesson is perfect for A1/A2 Spanish learners.
Main Body Parts Vocabulary (Vocabulario básico)
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| cabeza | head |
| ojos | eyes |
| orejas | ears |
| nariz | nose |
| boca | mouth |
| cuello | neck |
| hombros | shoulders |
| brazos | arms |
| manos | hands |
| dedos | fingers |
| pecho | chest |
| estómago | stomach |
| piernas | legs |
| pies | feet |
| dedos del pie | toes |
| espalda | back |
Gender and Articles
Most body parts are masculine or feminine.
el brazo (arm – masculine)
la mano (hand – feminine – exception)
Singular vs Plural:
la pierna → las piernas
el ojo → los ojos
Describing the Body
Tengo el pelo corto. → I have short hair.
Sus ojos son azules. → His/her eyes are blue.
Mi espalda me duele. → My back hurts.
Common verbs used: tener (to have), doler (to hurt), ser (to be), estar (to be)
Common Mistakes
❌ La cabezas
✔️ La cabeza
❌ Los manos
✔️ Las manos
❌ El pies
✔️ Los pies
❌ Mi brazo son largo
✔️ Mi brazo es largo
LET'S PRACTICE!
Practice Human Body Parts in Spanish – FREE Exercises
Improve your Spanish now by learning the names of the human body parts.
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice
Hand in Spanish?
Exercise 2: Write the Spanish word
Eyes
Exercise 3: Singular or Plural?
El/Los brazo(s)?
Exercise 4: Translate to Spanish
My back hurts.
Exercise 5: Correct the Mistake
El manos son largos.
