Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
boca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈboka/
Meaning
- feminine nounmouth
Example
Lávate la boca antes de comer.
Wash your mouth before eating.
More examples
No hables con la boca llena.
Don't talk with your mouth full.
Core concept
Lips and oral cavity where words and food enter and leave the body.
Common phrases
lavarse la boca
rinse one's mouth
cerrar la boca
shut one's mouth
tener la boca seca
have a dry mouth
Similar words
cara: Front part of the head that displays expression.
labio: Fleshy rim around the mouth that shapes sounds and holds moisture.
lengua: Muscular organ inside the mouth that moves food and senses taste.
diente: Hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Definition in Spanish
Apertura del rostro que permite hablar, comer y expresar emociones.
Word origin
From Latin bucca 'cheek, mouth', which evolved through medieval Romance forms into modern Spanish boca.
Usage tips
- Direct commands about someone's mouth (for example 'Cállate la boca') are strongly rude in many contexts, so speakers commonly use softer phrasing.