el pecho
the chest
Example Sentence
Respiro hondo y siento el pecho mas ligero
I take a deep breath and my chest feels lighter
Meaning
El pecho means the chest. It is used for breathing, tightness, or feeling lighter after a deep breath.
Common Phrases
- respirar hondo — to take a deep breath
- dolor en el pecho — chest pain
Example
Respiro hondo y siento el pecho más ligero.
I take a deep breath and my chest feels lighter.
Common Mistake
Use el pecho for chest; do not translate literally as la caja or other word-for-word choices.