noun

el brazo

arm

Es la parte del cuerpo que va desde el hombro hasta la mano y se usa para mover, levantar cosas y abrazar.

Word: brazo

Meaning in English:
The word "brazo" means "arm" in English.

Explanation:

  • Brazo refers to the part of the human body that extends from the shoulder to the hand. It is the upper limb used for various functions such as lifting, holding, and moving objects.
  • In anatomy, the "brazo" includes important components like bones (humerus), muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.

Parts of the word:

  • Brazo comes from Latin "bracchium," meaning arm or branch, highlighting its function as an extension from the body.

Synonyms:

  • There aren't direct synonyms for "brazo" in Spanish since it is a specific anatomical term. However, broader terms related to limbs could broadly relate, like "miembro" (limb).

Antonyms:

  • Since "brazo" refers to a specific body part, concrete antonyms are not easily applicable. If considered in context of the body, "pierna" (leg) might be an opposite limb, but not a strict antonym.

Additional meanings:

In some contexts, brazo can also mean:

  • An extension or branch of something (metaphoric use), or
  • A unit of measure, historically used in Spain and Latin America, corresponding roughly to the length of a human arm (around 0.7 meters), though this use is largely archaic today.

Summary:
"Brazo" fundamentally means the human arm (upper limb). It has anatomical and sometimes metaphorical or historical usage related to the idea of an extension or a measurement unit.

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Examples

Me duele el brazo derecho.noun

My right arm hurts.

Me rompí el brazo jugando al fútbol.noun

I broke my arm playing soccer.

Me duele el brazo.noun

My arm hurts.

Tengo brazos cortos.noun

I have short arms.

¿Puedes mover el brazo lentamente?noun

Can you move your arm slowly?

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