English–Spanish
“saliva” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈliβa/
Example
La saliva ayuda a digerir los alimentos.
Saliva helps digest food.
How to say “saliva” in Spanish
“Saliva” in Spanish is saliva.
Mouth fluid that moistens food and begins digestion.
Example sentences with saliva
Tuve que tragar saliva antes de hablar.
I had to swallow saliva before speaking.
Tips for using saliva
- La saliva is feminine and usually uncountable, so use expressions like un poco de saliva rather than an English-style count form.