tetas
/tetas/from spelling rules
The English phrase boobies can be translated into Spanish as tetas.
The term is an informal way to refer to a woman's breasts.
Which one should you use?
While tetas is a common informal term, pechugas is a colloquial alternative that literally translates to chicken breasts and is used in playful contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the informal term chichis is used to refer to breasts. In Mexico, pechugas is less common than chichis, whereas in Spain, tetas is used and is considered slightly more colloquial than the word pechos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tetas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the word teta is used affectionately by children to refer to breastfeeding, making it less vulgar in a familial context than its English equivalent.
- The word pecho is used in the common expression sacar pecho, which means to be proud of something or to 'puff out one's chest'.
- While tetas is informal, the Spanish language has a vast array of regional slang for breasts that vary wildly between countries, such as lolas in Argentina and Uruguay.
Examples in context
- Le duelen mucho las tetas.Her breasts hurt a lot.
- Esa camiseta le queda apretada en las tetas.That shirt is tight on her breasts.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a woman's outfit at a party.
- DanielMira el escote de esa chica.Look at that girl's cleavage.
- LucíaEs verdad, se le ven mucho las tetas.True, her breasts are very visible.
- Daniel¿No crees que es demasiado?Don't you think it's too much?
- LucíaUn poco, pero le queda bien.A bit, but it looks good on her.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
