hoyuelos
neutral, Mexico
Dimples in the cheeks are hoyuelos in Mexican Spanish. People also say hoyitos in an affectionate way.
Meaning: small hollows in the cheeks (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| hoyuelos | neutral, Mexico |
| hoyitos | affectionate |
Use hoyuelos for the plural and hoyuelo for a single dimple. The usual phrase is tiene hoyuelos en las mejillas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is masculine, so it is unos hoyuelos bonitos. A person with dimples can be described as tiene hoyuelos.
When do people say it?
Dimples are seen as charming and are a typical compliment, as in qué bonitos hoyuelos tienes.
Did you know?
- A dimple on the chin is called hoyuelo en la barbilla and a cleft chin is also said barbilla partida.
Examples in context
- Tu bebé tiene hoyuelos preciosos.Your baby has lovely dimples.
- Cuando sonríe se le hacen hoyitos.When she smiles she gets little dimples.
- Mi papá tiene un hoyuelo en la barbilla.My dad has a dimple in his chin.
Example conversation
Irene admires her friend Daniela's baby at a family party in Mérida.
- IreneMira cómo sonríe, qué hoyuelos tiene.Look how she smiles, what dimples she has.
- DanielaLos sacó de su papá.She got them from her dad.
- IreneSe le hacen hoyitos en las dos mejillas.She gets little dimples in both cheeks.
