Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Las Partes del Cuerpo (Body Parts): Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary for different parts of the body (e.g., cabeza, brazo, pierna).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 15 different Spanish body part vocabulary words from a list of 20 with 80% accuracy.
- Apply knowledge of Spanish body part vocabulary by correctly labeling a diagram of the human body with at least 10 body parts.
- Construct grammatically correct Spanish sentences using at least 5 different body part vocabulary words to describe a physical characteristic or ailment.
- Translate five simple sentences from English to Spanish, each containing at least one body part vocabulary word, demonstrating accurate comprehension and application of vocabulary.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and label over 40 parts of the human body in Spanish.
Correctly use the verb 'doler' with indirect object pronouns to describe aches and pains.
Construct complex sentences to describe symptoms related to specific body parts (e.g., 'Me duele la garganta, así que no puedo hablar bien').
Use body part vocabulary in the context of medical advice, including introductory subjunctive mood phrases (e.g., 'El doctor recomienda que descanses la pierna').
Differentiate between masculine and feminine nouns for body parts, including common irregulars like 'la mano'.
Describe a person's physical characteristics using body part vocabulary and appropriate adjectives (e.g., 'Tiene los ojos verdes y el pelo corto...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
La Cabeza y la Cara (The Head and Face)Vocabulary related to the parts of the head and face, essential for describing people and specific pains like headaches.el pelo (hair), la frente (forehead), los ojos (eyes), la nariz (nose), la boca (mouth), los labios (lips), los dientes (teeth), la lengua (tongue), las orejas (ears), el cuello (neck).
El Torso (The Torso/Trunk)Vocabulary for the central part of the body, from the neck to the hips.el pecho (chest), la espalda (back), el estómago (stomach), el hombro (shoulder), la cintura (waist).
Las Extremidades Superiores (The Upper Limbs)Vocabulary for the arms and their components, from the shoulder to the fingertips.el brazo (arm), el codo (elbow), la muñeca (wrist), la mano (hand), los dedos (fingers).
Las Extremidades...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Doler' with Indirect Object Pronouns
(A mí) me / (A ti) te / (A él/ella/Ud.) le / (A nosotros/as) nos / (A vosotros/as) os / (A ellos/ellas/Uds.) les + duele/duelen + [definite article] + [body part]
Use 'doler' (to hurt/ache) like 'gustar'. The verb form matches the body part, not the person. Use 'duele' for a singular body part (la cabeza) and 'duelen' for plural body parts (los ojos). The indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, etc.) indicates who is experiencing the pain.
Definite Articles with Body Parts
Use a definite article (el, la, los, las) instead of a possessive adjective (mi, tu, su) when referring to someone's body parts, especially when ownership is clear from context or with reflexive verbs.
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Challenging
You fell off your bike and have a cut on your elbow. Your mom, who is a nurse, gives you advice. Which is the most logical and grammatically correct suggestion she would make?
A.Sugiero que te limpies bien la herida en el codo.
B.Recomiendo que descanses la cabeza.
C.Es importante que no uses la pierna.
D.Aconsejo que te duelen los oídos.
Challenging
Analyze the conversation:
- Ana: '¿Qué te pasa, Carlos? No te ves bien.'
- Carlos: 'Intenté levantar esa caja pesada y sentí un dolor terrible.'
Based on this, what is most likely to be true for Carlos?
A.Le duele la garganta.
B.Le duele la espalda.
C.Le duelen los pies.
D.Le duele el estómago.
Challenging
Which sentence best combines a symptom with its logical consequence, forming a complex sentence?
A.Me duelen los ojos, así que no puedo oír la música.
B.Me duele el estómago, así que me voy a poner los zapatos.
C.Me duele la garganta, así que no puedo hablar bien.
D.Me duele la rodilla, así que no puedo escribir a mano.
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