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    Moco (en. Mucus)

    /ˈmoko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Nasal secretion that appears in the form of gel or liquid.
    The child had snot and couldn't stop wiping his nose.
    El niño tenía moco y no podía dejar de sonarse la nariz.
    Substance that accumulates in the nasal passages during colds or allergies.
    During the cold, his snot became thicker and thicker.
    Durante el resfriado, su moco se volvía cada vez más espeso.
    Informally, it can refer to something of little importance or value.
    That's just snot compared to what we've achieved.
    Eso es solo un moco en comparación con lo que hemos logrado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mucus', which means snot or mucus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pick one's nose
    To remove snot from the nose, usually with a finger or a tissue.
    sacar los mocos
    to have a runny nose
    To have a cold or nasal congestion.
    estar con los mocos
    freebie
    An expression used to refer to something that is considered worthless.
    moco de gorra

    Related Words

    snotty
    Refers to someone who has a lot of snot or is very childish.
    mocoso
    mucus
    Viscous substance produced in mucous membranes.
    mucosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Nose snot or booger, often used informally.
    The child picked his nose and showed it to everyone.
    El niño se sacó un moco y lo mostró a todos.
    A nonsense or trivial matter.
    That idea is just snot, not worth it.
    Esa idea es un moco, no vale la pena.