la barriga
the belly
Example Sentence
Despues de comer me duele la barriga un poco
After eating, my belly hurts a little
Meaning
La barriga means the belly (casual, everyday). People use it for stomach discomfort or feeling full.
Common Phrases
- dolor de barriga — stomachache
- tener la barriga llena — to have a full belly
Example
Me duele la barriga un poco.
My belly hurts a little.
Common Mistake
Do not overuse estómago if you mean the general belly area; la barriga sounds more casual and human in daily talk.