pecho

/ˈpet͡ʃo/, [ˈpe.t͡ʃo]

chest


Noun pecho m (plural pechos)

  1. thorax
  2. chest; the front of the thorax
  3. breast (of a woman)
  4. (figuratively) breast, heart; seat of the emotions, feelings, etc.
  5. (figuratively) valor, strength, fortitude

Verb pecho

  1. First-person singular (yo) present indicative form of pechar.

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Examples
  • Cuando era un adolescente tenía mucho pelo en la cabeza y nada en el pecho. Ahora es justo lo contrario.

    When I was a teenager I had lots of hair on my head and none on my chest. Now it's just the opposite.

  • Tengo un dolor en el pecho.

    I have a pain in my chest.

  • Mary está dándole pecho a su bebé.

    Mary is breast-feeding her baby.

  • El corazón se encuentra en el pecho.

    The heart is located in the chest.

  • Me duele el pecho.

    I have a chest pain.

  • Él tiende a tomarse las cosas muy a pecho.

    He tends to consider things too much earnestly.

  • Estoy dándole pecho a mi hija.

    I am breast-feeding my daughter.

  • ¿Quieres que te dé un masaje en el pecho?

    Would you like me to massage your chest?

  • ¿Querrías que te diera un masaje en el pecho?

    Would you like me to massage your chest?

  • La bala penetró su pecho, dejándolo en una situación crítica.

    The bullet penetrated his chest, leaving him in critical condition.

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