Animal parts vocabulary in English, including common body parts, internal organs, and specialized structures across different species.
Welcome to the Animal Parts vocabulary page. In this lesson, you’ll learn the most common body parts of animals in English, from simple features like eyes and legs to specialized structures like antennae and tusks. We’ll also cover internal organs and some unique parts found on specific animals. Let’s get started!
These are the basic body parts that almost all animals have. They are essential for seeing, moving, and sensing the world.
| English Part (Singular/Plural) | Inglés Parte (Singular/Plural) | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| head / heads | cabeza / cabezas | The cat has a small head. | El gato tiene una cabeza pequeña. |
| eye / eyes | ojo / ojos | The bird has sharp eyes. | El pájaro tiene ojos agudos. |
| ear / ears | oído / oídos | The rabbit has big ears. | El conejo tiene orejas grandes. |
| nose / noses | nariz / narices | The dog’s nose is wet. | La nariz del perro está húmeda. |
| mouth / mouths | boca / bocas | The frog opens its mouth wide. | La rana abre su boca grande. |
| leg / legs | pierna / piernas | The horse has strong legs. | El caballo tiene piernas fuertes. |
| tail / tails | cola / colas | The monkey swings by its tail. | El mono se balancea con su cola. |
| wing / wings | ala / alas | The eagle spreads its wings. | El águila extiende sus alas. |
| foot / feet | pie / pies | The lizard has sticky feet. | El lagarto tiene pies pegajosos. |
| claw / claws | garra / garras | The tiger uses its sharp claws. | El tigre usa sus garras afiladas. |
El caballo tiene fuertes __ para caminar.
Which English body part 'leg', 'tail', or 'wing' is used for walking?
leg
Legs are the body parts animals use for walking, while tails and wings serve different functions.
These are the main organs inside animal bodies that keep them alive. You won’t see them from outside, but they are very important!
| English Organ (Singular/Plural) | Inglés Órgano (Singular/Plural) | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| heart / hearts | corazón / corazones | The heart pumps blood. | El corazón bombea sangre. |
| lung / lungs | pulmón / pulmones | The lungs help the animal breathe. | Los pulmones ayudan a respirar. |
| stomach / stomachs | estómago / estómagos | The stomach digests food. | El estómago digiere la comida. |
| liver / livers | hígado / hígados | The liver cleans the blood. | El hígado limpia la sangre. |
| brain / brains | cerebro / cerebros | The brain controls the body. | El cerebro controla el cuerpo. |
| intestine / intestines | intestino / intestinos | Food passes through the intestines. | La comida pasa por los intestinos. |
| kidney / kidneys | riñón / riñones | Kidneys filter waste from the blood. | Los riñones filtran desechos de la sangre. |
| muscle / muscles | músculo / músculos | Muscles help animals move. | Los músculos ayudan a los animales a moverse. |
| blood vessel / blood vessels | vaso sanguíneo / vasos sanguíneos | Blood vessels carry blood throughout the body. | Los vasos sanguíneos llevan sangre por todo el cuerpo. |
| nerve / nerves | nervio / nervios | Nerves send signals to the brain. | Los nervios envían señales al cerebro. |
These are unique parts that appear only in certain animals. They help with specific functions like sensing, feeding, or defending.
| English Structure (Singular/Plural) | Estructura (Singular/Plural) | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| antenna / antennae | antena / antenas | The ant uses its antennae to smell. | La hormiga usa sus antenas para oler. |
| tusk / tusks | colmillo / colmillos | The elephant has long tusks. | El elefante tiene colmillos largos. |
| shell / shells | caparazón / caparazones | The turtle hides in its shell. | La tortuga se esconde en su caparazón. |
| beak / beaks | pico / picos | The parrot has a colorful beak. | El loro tiene un pico colorido. |
| scale / scales | escama / escamas | Fish are covered in scales. | Los peces están cubiertos de escamas. |
| fin / fins | aleta / aletas | The shark has powerful fins. | El tiburón tiene aletas poderosas. |
| whisker / whiskers | bigote / bigotes | Cats have sensitive whiskers. | Los gatos tienen bigotes sensibles. |
| claw / claws | garra / garras | Crabs have strong claws. | Los cangrejos tienen garras fuertes. |
| spine / spines | espina / espinas | The porcupine has sharp spines. | El puercoespín tiene espinas afiladas. |
| proboscis / proboscises | probóscide / probóscides | The butterfly has a long proboscis. | La mariposa tiene una larga probóscide. |
These are the different materials that cover animal bodies. They help with protection, warmth, or camouflage.
| English Covering (Singular/Plural) | Revestimiento (Singular/Plural) | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fur / — | pelaje / — | The bear has thick fur. | El oso tiene pelaje grueso. |
| hair / — | cabello / — | Many mammals have hair. | Muchos mamíferos tienen cabello. |
| feather / feathers | pluma / plumas | Birds have colorful feathers. | Las aves tienen plumas coloridas. |
| scale / scales | escama / escamas | Snakes are covered in scales. | Las serpientes están cubiertas de escamas. |
| skin / — | piel / — | The frog has smooth skin. | La rana tiene piel lisa. |
| shell / shells | caparazón / caparazones | Crabs have hard shells. | Los cangrejos tienen caparazones duros. |
| exoskeleton / exoskeletons | exoesqueleto / exoesqueletos | Insects have an exoskeleton. | Los insectos tienen un exoesqueleto. |
| wool / — | lana / — | Sheep produce thick wool. | Las ovejas producen lana gruesa. |
| down / — | plumón / — | Ducklings have soft down. | Los patitos tienen plumón suave. |
| slime / — | baba / — | Some frogs secrete slime. | Algunas ranas secretan baba. |
La rana tiene ___ lisa.
Which covering is 'skin' that frogs and many animals have?
skin
Skin is the outer covering of many animals, including frogs, and can be smooth or rough.
You’ve learned the most important animal parts vocabulary in English, from basic body parts to internal organs and specialized structures. This foundation will help you describe animals more confidently and understand scientific texts better. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to talk about any animal in English!
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- Inglés Parte (Singular/Plural): cabeza / cabezas
- English Part (Singular/Plural): head / heads
- English Example: The cat has a small head.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
