Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
El cuerpo entero (The Whole Body)
Review all body parts learned.
What you'll learn
- Point to and name at least 5 different body parts in Spanish when asked, like '¿Dónde está la cabeza?' (Where is the head?)
- Match at least 4 Spanish words for body parts (e.g., 'mano', 'pie', 'ojo', 'nariz') to corresponding pictures.
- Sing along to a song about body parts in Spanish and perform the actions (e.g., touching your 'hombro' - shoulder) with at least 80% accuracy.
- Say at least 3 body part names in Spanish to a partner during a simple game like "Simon Says" (e.g. "Simón dice toca la cabeza!").
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and name over 30 parts of the human body in Spanish, from head to toe.
Correctly use definite articles (el, la, los, las) with body parts instead of possessive adjectives.
Describe physical states and ailments using the verb 'doler' and the phrase 'tener dolor de...'.
Formulate complex sentences to describe how different body parts are used in actions (e.g., 'Uso las manos para escribir y los pies para caminar').
Apply the present subjunctive mood to give and understand health advice from a doctor or friend.
Differentiate between 'ser' and 'estar' to describe permanent physical characteristics versus temporary physical conditions.
¡Ay! Te caes de la bicicleta y te raspas la rodilla. ¿Cómo le expli...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El Artículo Definido con Partes del CuerpoIn Spanish, when referring to one's own body parts, it is standard to use a definite article (el, la, los, las) with a reflexive or indirect object pronoun, rather than a possessive adjective (mi, tu, su).Correcto: 'Me lavo las manos.' (I wash my hands.) Incorrecto: 'Lavo mis manos.'
El Verbo 'Doler' (o-ue)This verb means 'to hurt' or 'to ache' and functions like 'gustar'. The body part is the subject of the verb, and the person who feels the pain is the indirect object.'Me duele la cabeza.' (My head hurts.) 'A Juan le duelen los pies.' (Juan's feet hurt.)
Tener Dolor de...A common alternative to 'doler', this phrase literally...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Rule for Using 'Doler'
Indirect Object Pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) + duele/duelen + [body part(s)]
Use 'duele' for a single body part. Use 'duelen' for multiple body parts or a body part that is plural (e.g., los ojos, los pies). The pronoun indicates who is in pain.
Rule for Definite Articles with Body Parts
Pronoun (me, te, se, etc.) + Verbo + Artículo Definido (el, la, los, las) + Parte del Cuerpo
When the context makes it clear whose body part is being discussed (usually because of a reflexive or indirect object pronoun), use the definite article. Avoid possessives like 'mi', 'tu', 'su'.
Formula for Subjunctive Health Advice
[Verb of Influence] + que + [Different Subject] + [Verb in Present Subjunct...
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Challenging
Analyze the doctor's advice: 'Le aconsejo que no levante objetos pesados y que mantenga la pierna elevada.' What is the underlying grammatical principle that requires 'levante' and 'mantenga'?
A.They are formal commands (usted).
B.They are in the present indicative to state a fact.
C.The verb 'aconsejar que' triggers the present subjunctive to express a recommendation.
D.The verbs describe a past action in the preterite tense.
Challenging
A friend writes: 'Ayer, yo me torcí el tobillo. Ahora, me duele mucho y es muy hinchado. El doctor sugiere que yo no camino por una semana.' Identify the sentence with the corrected errors.
A.Ayer, me torcí el tobillo. Ahora, me duele mucho y está muy hinchado. El doctor sugiere que yo no camine por una semana.
B.Ayer, yo torcí mi tobillo. Ahora, me duele mucho y es muy hinchado. El doctor sugiere que yo no camino por una semana.
C.Ayer, me torcí el tobillo. Ahora, me duelen mucho y está muy hinchado. El doctor sugiere que yo no camine por una semana.
D.Ayer, me torcí mi tobillo. Ahora, me duele mucho y está muy hinchado. El doctor sugiere que yo no camino por una semana.
Challenging
You are explaining to a Spanish-speaking doctor why you are there. You have had a persistent cough for three days and your chest hurts when you breathe. Which is the most precise and grammatically sophisticated way to say this?
A.Tengo una tos. Mi pecho duele. Respiro y duele.
B.Desde hace tres días, tengo una tos persistente y me duele el pecho cada vez que respiro.
C.Por tres días, tengo tos y dolor de mi pecho cuando estoy respirando.
D.Yo tengo tos por tres días, y me duelen el pecho cuando respiro.
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