babosa
/baˈbosa/
The Spanish word for the English term 'slug' is babosa.
Meaning: shot of drink (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈbosa/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, babosear is a verb meaning to drool, but it can also mean to stare at someone in a flirtatious or inappropriate way.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone baboso or babosa is a common way to call them silly or an idiot. It suggests the person is acting as if they have drool hanging from their mouth.
- The noun baba refers to the slime of a slug, but it is also the same word used for a baby's drool.
Examples in context
- Quiero ser una babosa.I want to be a slug.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to be a babosa.Tatoeba #1386163 by hayastan, translation #7906810 by Seael
- Eres una babosa con pelo.You're a slug with hair.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a babosa with hair.Tatoeba #4774131 by DarkHollow, translation #4773924 by DarkHollow
- El niño llevaba una babosa en una caja para soltarla en el parque.The boy carried a slug in a box to release it in the park.This sentence is useful for describing a boy carrying a babosa in a box.Tatoeba #9013315 by Shishir, translation #9013407 by carlosalberto
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a party.
- MateoSofía, ¿quieres una babosa de tequila?Sofía, do you want a slug of tequila?
- SofíaSí, por favor, Mateo.Yes, please, Mateo.
- MateoAquí tienes tu babosa.Here is your slug.
- SofíaGracias, está muy fuerte.Thanks, it's very strong.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry babosa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
