Chicle (en. Chewing gum)

/ˈtʃikle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Elastic and chewable substance used to make chewing gum.

I like to chew mint gum after meals.

Me gusta masticar chicle de menta después de las comidas.

Resin extracted from the chicozapote tree used in the production of gum.

Gum is obtained from the sap of the chicozapote.

El chicle se obtiene de la savia del chicozapote.

From the Nahuatl 'tzictli' which means 'to chew'.

to offer gum

To offer gum to someone.

dar chicle

to be in a sticky situation

To be in a sticky or complicated situation.

estar como un chicle

gum

Elastic material obtained from plants or industrial processes.

goma

to chew

Action of crushing food or substances with the teeth.

masticar

flavors

Different types of taste in food or drinks.

sabores

Gum as a form of fresh breath.

I'm going to buy a piece of gum to have better breath.

Voy a comprar un chicle para tener mejor aliento.

Gum as a way to keep the mouth busy.

She always has a piece of gum in her mouth when she is nervous.

Ella siempre tiene un chicle en la boca cuando está nerviosa.