English–Spanish
“yawn” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/bosˈteθo/
Example
Ella dio un bostezo en la clase.
She let out a yawn in class.
How to say “yawn” in Spanish
“Yawn” in Spanish is bostezo.
A reflex action of opening the mouth wide and inhaling sharply.
Example sentences with bostezo
Intentó contener un bostezo durante la entrevista.
She tried to stifle a yawn during the interview.
Tips for using bostezo
- Bostezo often appears as a socially contagious behavior, and speakers frequently respond with a sympathetic comment about fatigue rather than commenting on the yawn itself.