Buche (en. Maw)

/ˈbut͡ʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of the body used to store food before digestion.

The hen's buche fills with grains before being digested.

El buche de la gallina se llena de granos antes de ser digeridos.

In some contexts, it refers to a hit or striking.

I got a buche on the head during the match.

Recibí un buche en la cabeza durante el partido.

From Latin 'bucca', which means 'cheek' or 'bulge'.

to have no buche

To lack the capacity to store or absorb something.

no tener buche

to give a buche

To make a sudden action or movement that causes surprise.

dar un buche

mouth

Opening of the human body or an animal that allows the entry of food.

boca

esophagus

Duct that connects the mouth to the stomach.

esófago

digestion

Process by which food is broken down in the body.

digestión

A strong blow or kick.

He gave me a buche on the leg while running past.

Me dio un buche en la pierna al pasar corriendo.

Hole or bump in the road.

That street is full of buches.

Esa calle está llena de buches.