Body / Health Word Dictionary
The body and health section starts with body parts like head, eye, and nose, then expands into real medical terms like asthma, diabetes, and anaemia as the stages go up. After learning the parts of the body, you move on to the words you need to describe a health condition. Handy for a doctor's visit or talking about a check-up result. This page organises the words from TentenQuiz's learning data by stage, in one glossary. You can see the exact words and definitions that appear in the quiz, so it is useful for skimming before you play or reviewing words you have already learned.
Each stage has 25 words, starting with easier words in Stage 1 and moving to slightly more advanced expressions as the number increases. The small text under a word is a reading aid for your learning language.
Stage 1
cuerpo—body
The complete physical form of a person.
cabeza—head
The upper part of the body containing the brain and face.
cara—face
The front of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are.
ojo—eye
The organ used for seeing.
oreja—ear
The organ used for hearing sounds.
nariz—nose
The part used for breathing and smelling.
boca—mouth
The opening used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
diente—tooth
A hard structure in the mouth used to bite and chew food.
lengua—tongue
The soft part in the mouth used for tasting and speaking.
cuello—neck
The part that connects the head to the rest of the body.
hombro—shoulder
The part where the arm joins the upper body.
brazo—arm
The limb extending from the shoulder to the hand.
mano—hand
The part at the end of the arm used to hold and touch.
dedo—finger
One of the movable parts extending from the hand.
pecho—chest
The front upper part of the body between the neck and stomach.
espalda—back
The rear part of the body from the shoulders downward.
barriga—belly
The front lower part of the body below the chest.
pierna—leg
The limb used for standing and walking.
rodilla—knee
The joint in the middle of the leg that allows it to bend.
cintura—waist
The middle part of the body between the chest and hips.
dedo del pie—toe
One of the small movable parts at the end of the foot.
piel—skin
The outer covering that protects the body.
cabello—hair
The strands that grow from the skin of the head.
corazón—heart
The organ that pumps blood through the body.
sangre—blood
The red liquid that flows through the body and carries needed substances.
Stage 2
frente—forehead
The front part of the head above the eyes.
ceja—eyebrow
The line of hair growing above each eye.
párpado—eyelid
The movable skin that opens and closes over the eye.
pestaña—eyelash
One of the short hairs growing along the edge of an eyelid.
mejilla—cheek
The soft side of the face below the eye.
barbilla—chin
The lowest front part of the face below the mouth.
labio—lip
One of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.
garganta—throat
The passage inside the neck used for breathing and swallowing.
codo—elbow
The joint in the middle of the arm that allows it to bend.
muñeca—wrist
The joint connecting the hand to the arm.
palma—palm
The inner flat surface of the hand.
pulgar—thumb
The short thick finger set apart from the other fingers.
uña—nail
The hard thin covering at the end of a finger.
muslo—thigh
The upper part of the leg between the hip and knee.
pantorrilla—calf
The fleshy back part of the lower leg.
tobillo—ankle
The joint connecting the foot area to the leg.
talón—heel
The rounded back part at the bottom of the foot.
planta—sole
The lower surface of the foot that touches the ground.
hueso—bone
A hard part inside the body that supports its shape.
músculo—muscle
Body tissue that tightens and relaxes to create movement.
cerebro—brain
The organ in the head that controls thought, feeling, and movement.
pulmón—lung
One of the organs in the chest used for breathing.
hÃgado—liver
An organ that processes nutrients and removes harmful substances.
riñón—kidney
One of the organs that filters waste from the blood.
estómago—stomach
The organ where food is held and broken down after swallowing.
Stage 3
respirar—breathe
To take air into the lungs and release it again.
parpadear—blink
To close and open the eyelids quickly.
ver—see
To notice light, shapes, or movement with the eyes.
oÃr—hear
To notice sound through the ears.
tragar—swallow
To move food or liquid from the mouth down the throat.
masticar—chew
To crush food with the teeth before swallowing.
morder—bite
To press or cut something with the teeth.
lamer—lick
To move the tongue across a surface.
dormir—sleep
To rest with the eyes closed and awareness reduced.
despertar—wake
To stop sleeping and become aware again.
estar de pie—stand
To hold the body upright on the feet.
sentarse—sit
To rest the lower body on a surface while upright.
caminar—walk
To move forward by taking steps without running.
correr—run
To move quickly with steps that briefly leave the ground.
saltar—jump
To push the body off the ground into the air.
doblar—bend
To change a straight body part into a curved position.
estirar—stretch
To extend a body part to its full length.
girar—turn
To move the body around toward another direction.
sacudir—shake
To move a body part repeatedly from side to side.
levantar—lift
To raise something or a body part upward.
caer—fall
To lose balance and drop to the ground.
descansar—rest
To stop activity so the body or mind can recover.
gatear—crawl
To move close to the ground using the hands and knees or body.
arrodillarse—kneel
To lower the body so one or both knees touch the ground.
hacer ejercicio—exercise
To move the body deliberately to improve strength or health.
Stage 4
bien—well
Feeling healthy and in good condition.
enfermo—sick
Not feeling well because of illness.
doloroso—painful
Causing or feeling physical pain.
sin aliento—breathless
Having difficulty breathing after effort or illness.
hinchado—swollen
Larger than normal because of injury or irritation.
con picor—itchy
Having a skin feeling that makes one want to scratch.
mareado—dizzy
Feeling as if the body or surroundings are spinning.
con náuseas—nauseous
Feeling as if vomiting may happen.
cansado—tired
Needing rest because energy has been used.
hambriento—hungry
Feeling a need for food.
sediento—thirsty
Feeling a need for water.
soñoliento—sleepy
Feeling a desire or need to sleep.
despierto—awake
Not sleeping and aware of the surroundings.
débil—weak
Having little physical strength or energy.
fuerte—strong
Having plenty of physical strength.
pálido—pale
Having unusually little color in the face or skin.
sudoroso—sweaty
Covered with or producing sweat.
limpio—clean
Free from dirt or harmful substances.
sucio—dirty
Covered with dirt or unclean substances.
en forma—fit
In good physical condition for activity.
flexible—flexible
Able to bend and move easily.
rÃgido—stiff
Hard to bend or move freely.
entumecido—numb
Unable to feel touch normally in a body part.
consciente—conscious
Awake and aware of oneself and the surroundings.
inconsciente—unconscious
Not awake or aware of the surroundings.
Stage 5
lavar—wash
To clean the body or a body part with water.
enjuagar—rinse
To use clean water to remove soap or dirt.
escupir—spit
To force saliva or another substance out of the mouth.
pellizcar—pinch
To squeeze skin or a small body part between the fingers.
peinar—comb
To make hair neat by passing a comb through it.
bañarse—bathe
To wash the whole body in water.
secar—dry
To remove water from the body, hair, or skin.
desinfectar—disinfect
To clean a place or wound to reduce harmful germs.
cubrir—cover
To place clean material over a wound for protection.
envolver—wrap
To wind material around an injured body part.
presionar—press
To push steadily on a body area with the hand or fingers.
frotar—rub
To move the hand back and forth over the skin.
rascar—scratch
To move the nails across itchy skin.
aplicar—apply
To spread medicine or cream over the skin.
inhalar—inhale
To draw air into the lungs.
exhalar—exhale
To send air out of the lungs.
bostezar—yawn
To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath when tired or sleepy.
ronquido—snoring
A rough breathing sound made while sleeping.
temblar—shiver
To shake slightly because of cold, fear, or illness.
desmayarse—faint
To lose consciousness for a short time.
sanar—heal
To become healthy again after illness or injury.
fortalecer—strengthen
To make the body or a body part stronger through repeated activity.
relajarse—relax
To let the body and mind become calm and less tense.
acostarse—lie down
To place the body flat on a bed or other surface.
levantarse—get up
To rise from a bed or a lying position.
Stage 6
enfermedad—illness
A condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally.
dolor—pain
An unpleasant feeling caused by injury or a problem in the body.
fiebre—fever
A fever means the body’s temperature has risen above its normal range.
resfriado—cold
A common mild illness that often affects the nose and throat.
tos—cough
A sudden action that forces air out through the throat.
estornudo—sneeze
A sudden burst of air through the nose and mouth.
dolor de cabeza—headache
Pain felt in the head.
dolor de estómago—stomachache
Pain felt in the belly.
dolor de muelas—toothache
Pain felt in or around a tooth.
herida—wound
An area where the skin or flesh has been damaged.
moretón—bruise
A dark mark under the skin caused by a hit or pressure.
quemadura—burn
An injury caused by heat, fire, or a hot substance.
hinchazón—swelling
An enlarged body area caused by injury or irritation.
picazón—itch
A skin feeling that makes a person want to scratch.
sarpullido—rash
A group of red or irritated spots that appears on the skin.
cicatriz—scar
A lasting mark left after a wound has healed.
mareo—dizziness
A feeling that the body or surroundings are spinning or unsteady.
náusea—nausea
An uncomfortable feeling that may come before vomiting.
fatiga—fatigue
A strong lack of physical or mental energy.
hambre—hunger
The feeling that appears when the body needs food.
sed—thirst
The feeling that appears when the body needs water.
recuperación—recovery
The process of becoming healthy or strong again.
lesión—injury
Physical damage caused by an accident, fall, or impact.
infección—infection
A condition caused when harmful germs enter and multiply in the body.
sangrado nasal—nosebleed
Bleeding that comes from inside the nose.
Stage 7
intestino—intestine
The long organ that digests food and carries away waste.
columna vertebral—spine
The line of bones supporting the center of the back.
costilla—rib
One of the curved bones protecting the chest organs.
cráneo—skull
The hard bones surrounding and protecting the brain.
articulación—joint
The place where two bones meet and movement can occur.
vena—vein
A blood vessel that carries blood back toward the heart.
arteria—artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
nervio—nerve
A thin body structure that carries signals between the brain and body.
sudor—sweat
Liquid released through the skin when the body is hot or active.
lágrima—tear
Liquid that comes from the eyes during emotion or irritation.
saliva—saliva
Liquid in the mouth that moistens food and helps digestion.
aliento—breath
Air taken into and released from the lungs.
voz—voice
Sound produced by a person when speaking or singing.
vista—sight
The ability of the eyes to see clearly.
oÃdo—hearing
The ability of the ears to detect sounds.
olfato—smell
The sense that detects odors through the nose.
gusto—taste
The sense that detects flavors in the mouth.
tacto—touch
The sense that detects contact, pressure, and texture through the skin.
temperatura corporal—body temperature
The degree of warmth inside a person's body.
pulso—pulse
The regular beat felt as the heart moves blood.
altura—height
The measurement from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head.
peso—weight
How heavy a person's body is.
fuerza—strength
The physical ability to push, pull, lift, or endure.
energÃa—energy
The physical and mental power to be active.
salud—health
Health is the state of the body and mind working well.
Stage 8
medicina—medicine
A substance used to treat illness or reduce symptoms.
hospital—hospital
A place where sick or injured people receive medical care.
clÃnica—clinic
A small medical place where people receive examination and treatment.
farmacia—pharmacy
A place that prepares and sells medicine.
médico—doctor
A person trained to find and treat health problems.
enfermero—nurse
A person who cares for patients and supports medical treatment.
paciente—patient
A person receiving medical examination or treatment.
ambulancia—ambulance
A vehicle that quickly carries sick or injured people for medical care.
venda—bandage
A strip of material wrapped around an injured body part.
curita—adhesive bandage
A small sticky covering placed over a minor wound.
termómetro—thermometer
A tool used to measure body temperature.
inyección—injection
Medicine given into the body through a needle.
tratamiento—treatment
Medical care given to improve an illness or injury.
examen—examination
A medical check to understand a person's condition.
diagnóstico—diagnosis
The identification of an illness from signs and examination.
cirugÃa—surgery
Medical treatment performed by operating on part of the body.
receta—prescription
A medical instruction stating which medicine a patient should use.
emergencia—emergency
A dangerous situation that requires immediate action.
primeros auxilios—first aid
Immediate basic care given before full medical treatment is available.
cuidado—care
Help given to protect someone's health and comfort.
prevención—prevention
Action taken to stop illness or injury before it happens.
higiene—hygiene
Practices that keep the body and surroundings clean and healthy.
nutrición—nutrition
Substances from food that help the body grow and function.
hábito—habit
A behavior repeated regularly until it becomes usual.
chequeo médico—checkup
A health examination performed to find problems early.
Stage 9
digestión—digestion
The process of breaking food down so the body can use it.
apetito—appetite
The natural desire to eat food.
inmunidad—immunity
The body's ability to resist harmful germs and disease.
crecimiento—growth
The process of becoming larger and more developed.
pubertad—puberty
The period when a child's body develops toward adulthood.
menstruación—menstruation
The regular release of blood from the uterus as part of the reproductive cycle.
presión arterial—blood pressure
The force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels.
circulación—circulation
The continuous movement of blood around the body.
postura—posture
The way a person holds the body while sitting, standing, or moving.
equilibrio—balance
The ability to keep the body steady without falling.
somnolencia—sleepiness
The feeling of wanting or needing to sleep.
deshidratación—dehydration
Dehydration happens when the body loses more water than it takes in.
obesidad—obesity
A condition of having an unhealthy amount of body fat.
insomnio—insomnia
A condition that makes it difficult to fall asleep or remain asleep.
fractura—fracture
A break or crack in a bone.
esguince—sprain
An injury caused when a joint is twisted too far.
intoxicación—poisoning
Illness caused by a harmful substance entering the body.
asfixia—choking
A dangerous condition in which breathing is blocked.
diarrea—diarrhea
A condition involving frequent loose or watery bowel movements.
estreñimiento—constipation
Constipation makes bowel movements difficult or less frequent than usual.
vómito—vomiting
The forceful emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
sangrado—bleeding
The loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.
inflamación—inflammation
The body's response that can cause redness, heat, swelling, or pain.
calambre—cramp
A sudden tightening of muscles that cannot be easily controlled.
conciencia—consciousness
The state of being awake and aware of oneself and the surroundings.
Stage 10
sÃntoma—symptom
A change in the body or mind that may show illness or injury.
asma—asthma
A condition that can narrow the airways and make breathing difficult.
diabetes—diabetes
A disease in which the body has difficulty controlling blood sugar.
anemia—anemia
Anemia leaves the blood unable to carry enough oxygen around the body.
cáncer—cancer
A disease in which abnormal cells grow without proper control.
neumonÃa—pneumonia
An illness in which the lungs become inflamed, often making breathing difficult.
hipertensión—high blood pressure
High blood pressure means blood pressure stays above a healthy range.
hipotensión—low blood pressure
Low blood pressure means blood pressure is below the usual range.
caries—cavity
A damaged area of a tooth caused by decay.
golpe de calor—heatstroke
A dangerous illness caused by the body becoming too hot.
quemadura solar—sunburn
Skin damage caused by too much sunlight.
congelación—frostbite
Damage to body tissue caused by extreme cold.
mareo por movimiento—motion sickness
Nausea or dizziness caused by movement during travel.
miopÃa—nearsightedness
A vision condition in which nearby objects are clearer than distant ones.
hipermetropÃa—farsightedness
A vision condition in which nearby objects may appear unclear.
daltonismo—color blindness
A condition that makes some colors difficult to tell apart.
pérdida auditiva—hearing loss
A partial or complete reduction in the ability to hear sounds.
enfermedad contagiosa—contagious disease
An illness that can spread from one person or living thing to another.
enfermedad crónica—chronic disease
An illness that lasts for a long time or repeatedly returns.
desnutrición—malnutrition
Poor health caused by receiving too little or unbalanced nutrition.
sonambulismo—sleepwalking
Sleepwalking is getting up or moving around while still asleep.
pérdida de memoria—memory loss
The loss of some or all memories.
convulsión—seizure
A sudden episode in which body movement or awareness becomes uncontrolled.
accidente cerebrovascular—stroke
A serious condition caused when blood flow in the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts.
cálculo renal—kidney stone
A hard mass that forms from substances in the urinary system.
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