barbilla
neutral
The word for "chin" in Spanish is barbilla, and Mexicans use it in everyday speech. Mentón is also used, especially in medical or formal language.
Meaning: lower front part of the face (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| barbilla | neutral |
| mentón | formal |
Me golpeé la barbilla means "I hit my chin". The chin is part of the face, next to the mouth and jaw, which is called mandíbula or quijada.
How does it change in a sentence?
Barbilla is feminine: la barbilla. Mentón is masculine: el mentón.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse barbilla with barba, which means "beard".
Did you know?
- Spanish has one word for a beard, barba, and one for the chin, barbilla, and the second is built from the first.
Examples in context
- Se cortó la barbilla al caerse.He cut his chin when he fell.
- Levanta la barbilla.Lift your chin.
- Tiene un mentón muy marcado.He has a very strong chin.
Example conversation
A boy named Omar shows his mother Gloria a scrape at home in Toluca.
- OmarMamá, me lastimé la barbilla.Mom, I hurt my chin.
- GloriaA ver, déjame verla.Let me see.
- OmarMe caí de la bici.I fell off the bike.
