Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Heart in Spanish: Corazón and All Its Uses
Corazón · noun · koh-rah-SOHN
Heart in Spanish is corazón. It covers the physical organ, the metaphorical center of feeling, and is one of the most common terms of endearment in the language — mi corazón (my heart, my sweetheart).
Three syllables: koh-rah-SOHN. The accent mark on the final syllable indicates stress there. The z sounds like an s in Latin America and like a th in central and northern Spain.
El corazón late más rápido cuando haces ejercicio.
The heart beats faster when you exercise.
Heart in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for heart, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| corazón | heart | koh-rah-SOHN | Default, widely understood |
| corazoncito | heart | diminutive, used as a term of endearment | |
| cardíaco | heart | adjective: cardiac, relating to the heart (medical) |
How Native Speakers Use Corazón
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical context
El doctor dijo que mi corazón está en perfectas condiciones.
The doctor said my heart is in perfect condition.
In clinical settings, corazón refers to the physical organ. Cardíaco is the adjective for heart-related.
Expressing deep emotion
Se me rompió el corazón cuando se fue.
My heart broke when she left.
Romper el corazón (to break someone's heart) is used identically to the English idiom.
Using it as a term of endearment
Ven aquí, corazón, te preparé tu comida favorita.
Come here, sweetheart, I made your favorite food.
Corazón and mi corazón are affectionate ways to address a partner, child, or loved one.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Corazón
Dropping the accent and shifting stress
Incorrect: koh-RAH-sohn (stress on the middle syllable)
Correct: koh-rah-SOHN (stress on the final syllable)
The written accent on corazón signals final-syllable stress. Misplacing stress changes the rhythm and can confuse listeners.
Using corazón as an adjective
Incorrect: Tiene un problema corazón.
Correct: Tiene un problema cardíaco.
Corazón is a noun, not an adjective. For heart-related as a descriptor (cardiac, coronary), use cardíaco.
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Common Questions About Heart in Spanish
- How do you say heart in Spanish?
- Heart is corazón (koh-rah-SOHN). It works for the organ, the emotional symbol, and as a term of endearment.
- Is corazón masculine or feminine?
- Corazón is masculine: el corazón. This applies whether you are talking about the organ, the emotion, or using it as a pet name.
- What does mi corazón mean?
- Literally my heart, but it is used as a term of endearment similar to sweetheart or darling. Parents say it to children, and partners say it to each other.