Bocas (en. Mouths)

/ˈboka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An opening through which food is ingested.

The mouths of fish are different from those of mammals.

Las bocas de los peces son diferentes a las de los mamíferos.

Part of a container or object that has the shape of an opening.

The mouths of bottles should be securely closed to avoid spills.

Las bocas de las botellas se deben cerrar bien para evitar derrames.

Expression of a place or specific context, as in 'fire hydrants'.

Fire hydrants should be handled with care and kept clear.

En las bocas de incendios hay que tener precaución y mantenerlas libres.

From the Latin 'bucca', meaning 'cheek', also referring to the oral opening.

to get involved in something without thinking

To speak without thinking, to get involved in a conversation without being informed.

meter la boca

closed mouths

Refers to people who do not speak or keep secrets.

bocas cerradas

to open the mouth

To express something or give an opinion.

abrir la boca

bocanada

A large amount that is collected or expelled through the mouth.

bocanada

bocadillo

Small food that can be eaten by hand.

bocadillo

bocina

An instrument used to make sound, similar to a speaker.

bocina

To talk a lot or indiscreetly.

That guy is always getting involved in things that don't concern him.

Ese chico siempre está metiendo boca en lo que no le importa.

Mouths that cause scandal or provoke a scene.

Don't add more mouths to the issue, it's already clear.

No le des más bocas al asunto, ya está claro.