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    Pezón (en. Nipple)

    /peˈθon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Each of the mammary glands in mammals, where milk is produced and expelled.
    The baby feeds by sucking on its mother's nipple.
    El bebé se alimenta succionando el pezón de su madre.
    The external part of the nipple that surrounds the hole through which milk comes out.
    The areola is the pigmented area that surrounds the nipple.
    La areola es la zona pigmentada que rodea el pezón.
    In anatomy, refers to the similar structure in males that does not fulfill the function of lactation.
    Males have nipples, but do not produce milk.
    Los machos tienen pezones, pero no producen leche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'papilla', which means nipple or breast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bite the nipple
    action of biting or sucking the nipple, usually related to feeding a baby.
    morder el pezón
    lactating nipple
    refers to the nipple that is in use during breastfeeding.
    pezón lactante
    attention to the nipple
    expression that indicates care or attention towards the area of the nipple, typically in health contexts.
    atención al pezón

    Related Words

    areola
    the pigmented area around the nipple.
    areola
    mammary gland
    organ responsible for milk production in mammals.
    glándula mamaria
    suction
    action of extracting something by means of a vacuum.
    succión

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to sexual attraction.
    She has a charming personality that makes everyone notice her nipple.
    Ella tiene una personalidad encantadora que hace que todos se fijen en su pezón.
    Can humorously refer to a sticky situation or person.
    That guy is a nipple, he's always sticking his nose where it doesn't belong.
    Ese tipo es un pezón, siempre está metiéndose donde no lo llaman.