chicle
/ˈt͡ʃikle/masculine
The English phrase "chewing gum" is translated into Spanish as chicle.
chicle is a masculine noun used to refer to a flavoured preparation for chewing. When referring to a single piece of gum, Spanish speakers use the singular noun with an indefinite article, un chicle.
Meaning: flavoured preparation for chewing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chicle is chicles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃikle/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word chicle is also used as a slang term to describe someone who is perceived as being 'clingy' or annoying, much like a piece of gum stuck to a shoe.
- The word chicle is an ancient legacy from the Aztec Empire, specifically from the Nahuan word tzictli which described the sap of the chicle tree.
- In Mexico, the phrase está como chicle can be used to describe a situation or a process that is stretching out far longer than it should.
Examples in context
- Tom se tragó un chicle.Tom swallowed his chewing gum.This sentence illustrates the action of swallowing a piece of chicle.Tatoeba #4438345 by cueyayotl, translation #4134445 by CK
- Entonces canté una tonta cancioncilla sobre una hormiga que intentaba pelearse con un chicle.Then I sang a silly song about an ant who tried to wrestle a chewing gum.This sentence describes a silly song involving an ant and a piece of chicle.Tatoeba #891157 by Shishir, translation #891155 by Tximist
- Soy adicta a los chicles.I'm addicted to chewing gum.This sentence expresses an addiction to chicles.Tatoeba #12158691 by Adelpa, translation #9026016 by mccarras
- Me gusta masticar chicle mientras estudio.I like chewing gum while I study.
- ¡Oye, tienes chicle?Hey, do you have any chewing gum?
- Siempre traigo chicle en la mochila.I always carry chewing gum in my backpack.
- No me gusta el sabor de algunas gomas de mascar.I don't like the taste of certain chewing gums.
- ¿Tienes chicle de menta?Do you have mint chewing gum?
- ¿Tienes goma de mascar de fresa?Do you have strawberry gum?
- ¿Quieres goma de mascar?Would you like gum?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are walking to the store.
- Lucía¿Quieres un chicle?Do you want a piece of chewing gum?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, no me gusta el chicle.No, thanks, I don't like chewing gum.
- LucíaEste chicle es de fresa.This chewing gum is strawberry flavored.
- AlejandroEntonces me lo llevo yo.Then I'll take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chewing gum” translations and entries chicle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chicle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
