boca
/ˈboka/
boca is the Spanish word for mouth.
boca refers to the part of the face and head containing the teeth and tongue used for eating and speaking. It is also used to describe the opening of a container, such as a bottle or a cave.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈboka/
Did you know?
- The word boca is used in the phrase boca de lobo to describe a place that is pitch black. It literally translates to 'wolf's mouth'.
- While boca means 'mouth' in modern Spanish, it actually originates from the Latin word 'bucca', which meant 'cheek'.
- Spanish speakers use the expression boca abajo to describe something placed face down. Literally it means 'mouth down'.
Examples in context
- ¡Pronto tendremos Corinthians y Boca Juniors en la Bombonera!Soon we'll have Corinthians and Boca Juniors in the Bombonera!This sentence shows the use of boca in the name of the sports club Boca Juniors.Tatoeba #1649183 by alexmarcelo, translation #9182480 by DJ_Saidez
- Tengo hambre, ¡quiero algo delicioso en la boca!I'm hungry, I want something delicious in my mouth!
- Calla la trompa y escucha lo que dice tu abuela.Shut your mouth and listen to what your grandmother says.
- Tengo la boca muy seca.My mouth is very dry.
- Él tiene una mancha en la boca.He has a spot on his mouth.
Example conversation
Daniel is explaining a minor injury to María.
- María¿Qué te pasó en la cara, Daniel?What happened to your face, Daniel?
- DanielMe lastimé la boca con la cuchara.I hurt my mouth with the spoon.
- MaríaAy, pobre, ¿te duele mucho?Oh, poor thing, does it hurt a lot?
- DanielSí, un poco, pero ya pasará.Yes, a little, but it will pass.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry boca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
