corazón
Del latín 'cor, cordis', que significa 'corazón'.
NOUN
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[/koɾaˈθon/es-ES]
[/koɾaˈson/es-LA]
heart
literal
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core
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soul
literary
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nucleus
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concept of affection and emotion
untranslatable
(While 'heart' can be used in this context, the nuanced concept of 'corazón' encompasses more emotional depth which may not be fully captured in a single English word.)
Corazón primarily refers to the heart as the muscular organ that pumps blood. Beyond this literal meaning, it signifies a profound concept of inner self, emotions, and character. It often denotes the core or soul of a person, symbolizing their deepest feelings, affections, and moral essence. While 'heart' in English can also convey emotion, 'corazón' frequently carries a stronger, more encompassing connotation of inner warmth, sincerity, courage, generosity, and the very center of one's being, which is not always fully captured by a single English equivalent. It can also refer to the central part or core of an object or place.
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| corazones |
- El corazón bombea sangre a todo el cuerpo. — The heart pumps blood to the entire body.
- Ella tiene un corazón muy bondadoso. — She has a very kind heart.
- Siempre pone todo su corazón en lo que hace. — She always puts her whole heart (or soul/passion) into what she does.
- En el corazón de la selva viven muchas especies exóticas. — Many exotic species live in the heart (or core/center) of the jungle.