Learn Basic Body Parts in English (Pre-A1 Vocabulary)

Raúl Maguiña

Fundador de Langcom | Examinador de Cambridge y del SIELE

julio 15, 2026

PRE-A1📚 Vocabulario⏱️ 3 min read
Learning English names for body parts helps you talk about yourself and others clearly and effectively. These words are essential for everyday communication, whether you are describing a person, discussing your health, or understanding simple instructions. In this lesson, you will learn basic vocabulary such as head, eye, ear, nose, mouth, neck, hand, finger, back, stomach, leg, y foot. Knowing these terms allows you to express common ideas like My head hurts o She has blue eyes. This vocabulary is a fundamental step in building your English skills, making it easier to understand and be understood in many situations. It is a great starting point for Pre-A1 learners to begin describing the world around them, starting with their own body.

Why is it Important to Learn Body Parts in English?

Learning the names of body parts is very useful for daily life. It helps you communicate in many situations.

  • You can describe people: She has long hair and blue eyes.
  • You can talk about your health: My head hurts.
  • You can follow simple instructions: Touch your nose.

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What are the Main Body Parts?

Here are some of the most common body parts you should know. We can divide them into different areas of the body.

Head and Face

  • head: The top part of your body.
  • eye: You use your eyes to see.
  • ear: You use your ears to hear.
  • nose: You use your nose to smell.
  • mouth: You use your mouth to eat and speak.

Upper Body

  • neck: Connects your head to your body.
  • hand: The end part of your arm.
  • finger: You have five fingers on each hand.
  • back: The rear part of your torso.
  • stomach: The front part of your body where food goes.

Lower Body

  • leg: You use your legs to walk and run.
  • foot: The end part of your leg. You have two feet.
Common Body Parts (Singular and Plural)
Singular Plural
head heads
ear ears
eye eyes
mouth mouths
nose noses
neck necks
finger fingers
hand hands
back backs
stomach stomachs
foot feet
leg legs

Ejemplos

  • I have two eyes.
  • She has long hair on her head.
  • My ears are cold.
  • He has a small nose.
  • Open your mouth.
  • Turn your neck.
  • I have five fingers on each hand.
  • My back hurts.
  • My stomach is full.
  • Run with your legs.
  • Kick the ball with your foot.

Práctica

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Errores habituales de los hispanohablantes

A common mistake for Spanish speakers is with plural forms, especially irregular ones.

  • Incorrecto: I have two foot.
  • Correcto: I have two feet. (The plural of foot is feet, not foots.)
  • Incorrecto: She has two hand.
  • Correcto: She has two hands. (Remember to add -s for most plurals.)

Preguntas más frecuentes

How do I ask about body parts?

You can ask, What is this? while pointing. For example, What is this? This is my hand.

Are there any irregular plural forms for body parts?

Yes, the most common irregular plural for body parts is foot, which becomes feet in the plural form.

How can I practice these new words?

You can point to your own body parts and say their English names. Also, try to describe people you see using these words in simple sentences.

Sobre el autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña es el director de la Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centro autorizado de preparación para el examen Cambridge English en EE.UU.. Con más de una década de experiencia en la enseñanza de idiomas y la certificación internacional, ha ayudado a miles de estudiantes, profesores e instituciones educativas de 25 países a conseguir las certificaciones de inglés de Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL y Michigan.

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