boca

mouth

Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/ˈbo.ka/

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Cultural Note

'Boca' appears in countless idioms: 'boca abajo' (face down), 'boca arriba' (face up), 'de boca en boca' (word of mouth). In Buenos Aires, 'La Boca' is one of the most famous neighborhoods, home to the legendary Boca Juniors football club.

📝 Example Sentences

Abre la boca, por favor.

Open your mouth, please.

Se me hace la boca agua con ese pastel.

That cake makes my mouth water.

No digas eso, cierra la boca.

Don't say that, shut your mouth.

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