body

S1 W1

BrE /ˈbɒdi/ AmE /ˈbɑːdi/

noun en → es

1 PERSON A1

the physical form of a person or animal, including all the parts such as the head, arms, legs, and torso

cuerpo

  • body part

Collocations body language · body shape

  • She had a beautiful body.

    Ella tenía un cuerpo hermoso.

2 GROUP B1

the people who make up an organization, team, or group

cuerpo, organización

  • body of a company

Collocations board of directors · executive body

  • The board of directors is the governing body.

    El consejo de administración es el órgano rector.

3 TEXT B2

the main part of a piece of writing, excluding the introduction and conclusion

cuerpo del texto

  • body of an essay

Collocations introduction · conclusion

  • The body of the report is very detailed.

    El cuerpo del informe es muy detallado.

4 CAR B2

the main part of a car, excluding the wheels and engine

chasis

  • body of a car

Collocations car body · vehicle body

  • The car body was damaged in the accident.

    El chasis del coche se dañó en el accidente.

5 LEGAL C1

a formal group that has legal power to make decisions or laws

cuerpo, comité

  • body of law

Collocations legislative body · judicial body

  • The legislative body passed a new law.

    El cuerpo legislativo aprobó una nueva ley.

6 SPORT C1

the main part of the playing area in some sports, excluding the goal or end zones

cuerpo del campo de juego

  • body of a field

Collocations football pitch · basketball court

  • The ball went out of the body of the field.

    La pelota salió del campo de juego.

7 ART C1

the main part of a painting, excluding the frame or background details

cuerpo de la pintura

  • body of a painting

Collocations painting body · artwork body

  • The body of the painting was completed last week.

    El cuerpo de la pintura se completó la semana pasada.

8 MACHINE C1

the main part of a machine, excluding the moving parts or controls

cuerpo de la máquina

  • body of a machine

Collocations machine body · device body

  • The body of the machine needs to be cleaned.

    El cuerpo de la máquina necesita ser limpiado.