English–Spanish
“cheek” in Spanish
How to say “cheek” in Spanish
“Cheek” in Spanish is mejilla.
Soft rounded pad of flesh at each side of the face between the eye and the mouth.
Example sentences with mejilla
Después del golpe, tenía la mejilla hinchada.
After the blow, he had a swollen cheek.
Tips for using mejilla
- Mejilla names the soft cheek flesh while pómulo refers to the cheekbone, and cachete is a common casual word that can also mean a slap depending on context.