papada
/paˈpada/feminine
The English phrase 'double chin' is translated into Spanish as papada. Wiktionary also lists güegüecho and sotabarba.
Meaning: a layer of fat under the chin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| papada | /paˈpada/ | feminine |
| güegüecho | /ɡweˈɡwet͡ʃo/ | masculine |
| sotabarba | /sotabaɾba/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| sobarba | /sobaɾba/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to a layer of fat under the chin. papada is the most common and standard term used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Which one should you use?
While papada is the standard term, other forms exist. güegüecho is a masculine noun, while sotabarba and sobarba are feminine nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word papada is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈpada/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, papada is also used to describe the throat pouch of a bird, such as a turkey.
- The word güegüecho is borrowed from the Pipil word veveyotl, which means 'old age'.
- Using the word papada in certain contexts can be a playful way to describe someone who is talking too much, similar to the English phrase 'flapping your gums'.
Examples in context
- Tiene papada.She has a double chin.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has a papada.Tatoeba #13836551 by Seael, translation #2131392 by freddy1
- Él tiene una notoria papada que resalta cuando miramos sus fotografías familiares.He has a noticeable double chin that stands out when we look at his family pictures.
- Esa foto resalta su papada.That photo highlights his double chin.
- Se le nota mucho la papada.His double chin is very noticeable.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are looking at an old photo of themselves.
- Lucía¿Ves cómo me salió papada en esta foto?Do you see how I got a double chin in this photo?
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Lucía, te ves bien.Don't worry, Lucía, you look good.
- LucíaEs que mi papada parece enorme.It's just that my double chin looks huge.
- AlejandroPara nada, es solo la luz.Not at all, it's just the light.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “double chin” translations and entries papada, güegüecho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries güegüecho, papada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
