
Key Phrases
Cabeza y hombros
Head and Shoulders
Descansa tus brazos
Rest your arms
Cruza tus piernas
Cross your legs
Skills You'll Learn
Identify body parts in Spanish
Identificar partes del cuerpo en español
Describe physical sensations
Describir sensaciones físicas
Follow simple physical instructions in Spanish
Seguir instrucciones físicas simples en español
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Cabeza
kuh-BEH-sah
Head
💬 Think of 'Cabeza' when you need to use your head or brain!
🇪🇸 In Spain, when someone is clever, they may be called 'cabeza pensante', meaning 'thinking head'.
See breakdown →Ojo
OH-hoh
Eye
💬 'Ojo' is also used in Spanish expressions like '¡Ojo!' meaning 'Watch out!' in English.
🇪🇸 In Spanish culture, you might see symbolic protection artifacts called 'nazar', believed to ward off the 'evil eye', or 'mal de ojo'.
See breakdown →Oreja
oh-REH-hah
Ear
💬 Don’t confuse 'oreja' with 'oído'; 'oreja' is the outer ear, while 'oído' is the inner, or your sense of hearing!
🇪🇸 Spain is famous for its music scene, from flamenco to festivals, where listening ('oir') with your 'orejas' is a must.
See breakdown →Nariz
nah-REEZ
Nose
💬 Remember 'nariz' by associating it with 'nasal' sounds.
🇪🇸 Spaniards often highlight the nose ('nariz') in gestures or jokes, symbolizing character or curiosity.
See breakdown →Boca
BOH-kah
Mouth
💬 Think about using your 'boca' to 'hablar' (speak) in Spanish!
🇪🇸 Spanish cuisine emphasizes tasting food with every sense, especially through the 'boca'.
See breakdown →Diente
DYEN-teh
Tooth
💬 Imagine 'diente' as 'dent' as both relate to dental care.
🇪🇸 In Spain, the 'Ratoncito Pérez' is the equivalent of the Tooth Fairy, collecting children's 'dientes' in exchange for gifts.
See breakdown →Lengua
LEN-gwah
Tongue
💬 Remember that 'lengua' is a 'language' in Spanish – you use your 'lengua' to speak it!
🇪🇸 Spanish is a 'lengua' with vast variations, from Castilian to Catalan, reflecting regional cultures.
See breakdown →Cuello
KWEH-yoh
Neck
💬 Think of a 'collar' around the 'cuello' to remember the word.
🇪🇸 In Spain, neckties ('corbatas') are commonly worn in formal settings and reflect one's professional demeanor.
See breakdown →Hombro
OHM-broh
Shoulder
💬 Hombro rhymes with 'sombrero' – but don’t put a 'sombrero' on your 'hombro'!
🇪🇸 In Spain, the 'hombro' is often used in gestures, like a shrug to show indifference.
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