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"Cuerpo" is a noun which is often translated as "body", and "organismo" is a noun which is often translated as "organism". Learn more about the difference between "cuerpo" and "organismo" below.
el cuerpo(
kwehr
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poh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (anatomy)
a. body
Antes de que entrara al agua, su cuerpo estaba cubierto de arena.Before she went in the water, her body was covered in sand.
2. (corpse)
a. body
Examinaron el cuerpo, pero no encontraron ningún rastro de juego sucio.They examined the body but found no trace of foul play.
3. (assembly)
el organismo(
ohr
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gah
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nees
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (biology)
a. organism
Los únicos organismos que sobrevivieron a esas duras condiciones climáticas fueron las bacterias.Bacteria were the only organisms to survive such extreme conditions.
2. (anatomy)
a. body
Cuando el azúcar refinado entra en tu organismo, se transforma en grasa.When refined sugar enters your body, it's transformed into fat.
3. (entity)
a. organization
Solo el organismo regulador puede expedir licencias.Licenses can be issued only by the regulatory organization.
b. body
Nuestro organismo legislativo está compuesto por 48 senadores y 192 diputados.Our legislative body comprises 48 senators and 192 congressmen.
c. institution
La Universidad de Buenos Aires es un organismo autárquico.The University of Buenos Aires is a self-governed institution.
