enjuague bucal
/enˌxwaɡe buˈkal/masculine
In Spanish, mouthwash is enjuague bucal. If unsure, use enjuague bucal. Wiktionary also lists colutorio.
Meaning: liquid used to clean one's mouth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| enjuague bucal | /enˌxwaɡe buˈkal/ | masculine |
| colutorio | /koluˈtoɾjo/ | masculine |
Mouthwash refers to the liquid used to clean one's mouth.
What does it mean word for word?
The word enjuague is a noun derived from the verb enjuagar, which means 'to rinse'.
Which one should you use?
While enjuague bucal is a common descriptive term, colutorio is a more technical or formal term often found on product packaging or in medical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase enjuague bucal plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to enjuagues bucales.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˌxwaɡe buˈkal/
Did you know?
- The word bucal comes from the Latin 'bucca', which originally referred to a 'cheek' or 'swelling' rather than the entire mouth.
- If you were to use the verb enjuagar in a kitchen setting, you would be talking about rinsing dishes rather than cleaning your mouth.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term enjuague can also refer to a simple mouth rinse made from natural infusions, such as chamomile, rather than a store-bought product.
Examples in context
- El enjuague bucal puede eliminar el mal aliento.Mouthwash can get rid of bad breath.This sentence shows how enjuague bucal can be used to discuss eliminating bad breath.Tatoeba #9167319 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9167322 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Necesito comprar enjuague bucal en la farmacia.I need to buy mouthwash at the pharmacy.
- Pásame el colutorio, por favor.Pass me the mouthwash, please.
- Mi mamá usa agua de boca para refrescarse el aliento.My mom uses mouthwash to freshen her breath.
- Compré un enjuague bucal nuevo.I bought a new mouthwash.
- ¿Dónde está el enjuague bucal?Where is the mouthwash?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in the bathroom looking for a product.
- DanielSofía, ¿ves mi enjuague bucal?Sofía, do you see my mouthwash?
- SofíaNo, Daniel, no lo veo.No, Daniel, I don't see it.
- DanielCreo que olvidé el enjuague bucal en la cocina.I think I left the mouthwash in the kitchen.
- SofíaYo lo busqué por todas partes.I looked for it everywhere.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouthwash” translations and entries enjuague bucal, colutorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
