Spanish Body Parts A1 | Learn Easy
Learn body parts and movement verbs in Spanish. A1 level text for beginners with instant translation.
Mi cuerpo puede moverse
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What you'll learn
Body parts, senses, movement verbs, hygiene
This article teaches body part names and movement verbs in Spanish. Designed for A1 beginners. Covers: head, arms, legs, senses, movement verbs, health vocabulary.
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Phrases for training
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Tengo un cuerpo maravilloso
newI have a wonderful body
"Tener" means "to have" — used to describe body parts in Spanish, not "to be" like in English.
Essential phrase for saying what you have.
Mi cuerpo puede moverse
newMy body can move
"Puedo" = I can. "poder + infinitive" expresses ability.
Core phrase of the article for expressing ability.
Puedo hacer muchas cosas
newI can do many things
"Puedo hacer" = I can do. Modal verb construction.
Useful for expressing capabilities broadly.
Me gusta sentirme ligero y feliz
newI like feeling light and happy
"Me gusta + infinitive" = I like doing. "Sentirme" is a reflexive infinitive.
Introduces reflexive verbs with feelings.
Me siento flexible y sano
newI feel flexible and healthy
"Me siento" = I feel (a state). Reflexive verb for describing how you feel.
Essential for describing physical condition.
Debo cuidar mi cuerpo
newI must take care of my body
"Debo" = I must/should. Expresses moral obligation.
Teaches how to express obligation.
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
la cabeza — head
la cabeza
head
Feminine noun. Use "una" because it's new information: "Tengo una cabeza".
Core body part, used with "tener".
las orejas — ears
las orejas
ears
Feminine plural. "Tengo orejas para escuchar".
Body part for hearing.
la nariz — nose
la nariz
nose
Feminine. "Tengo una nariz para oler." Used with the verb "oler" (to smell).
Body part for smell.
los brazos — arms
los brazos
arms
Masculine plural. "Tengo brazos y manos." Used with "agarrar" (to grab).
Body part for touching and holding.
las piernas — legs
las piernas
legs
Feminine plural. "Tengo piernas y pies." Used with "caminar" and "correr".
Body part for walking and running.
los dedos — fingers
los dedos
fingers
Masculine plural. "Mis dedos son pequeños y útiles." Used with "contar" (to count).
Small parts of the hands.
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
poder + infinitive
Puedo hacer muchas cosas con él
can do
"poder" (can/to be able) + infinitive = expresses ability. "Puedo hacer" = I can do.
Key grammar pattern of the article.
Reflexive infinitive: sentirme
Me gusta sentirme ligero y feliz
to feel (myself)
Reflexive infinitive = se + infinitive. "sentirme" = to feel oneself. Used after "me gusta".
Introduces reflexive form in infinitive.
Me siento + adjective
Me siento flexible y sano
I feel + adjective
"Me siento" = I feel (a state). Reflexive verb for conditions. "Me siento flexible" = I feel flexible.
Practical pattern for describing physical state.
Debo + infinitive
Debo cuidar mi cuerpo
I must + infinitive
"Debo" = I must/should. Expresses moral obligation. "Debo cuidar" = I must take care of.
Teaches expressing obligation and responsibility.
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