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    Pómulos (en. Cheekbones)

    /ˈpomulos/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Definition: Bones that are part of the facial structure.
    Example sentence: The cheekbones of her face are very pronounced.
    Los pómulos de su rostro son muy marcados.
    Definition: Lateral part of the face, below the eyes.
    Example sentence: She applied blush to her cheekbones to enhance her beauty.
    Se aplicó rubor en los pómulos para resaltar su belleza.
    Definition: Bony structure that gives shape to the face.
    Example sentence: Contouring makeup accentuates the cheekbones.
    El maquillaje contorneado acentúa los pómulos.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'pomulus', meaning 'apple' or 'stem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common phrase: to have no cheekbones
    Meaning: Refers to having a flat face without definition.
    no tener pómulos
    Common phrase: accent on the cheekbones
    Meaning: Indicates makeup that highlights that part of the face.
    acento en los pómulos

    Related Words

    Related word: face
    Description: The frontal part of the head that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth.
    cara
    Related word: jaw
    Description: Bone in the lower part of the face, to which the teeth are attached.
    mandíbula

    Slang Meanings

    Slang meaning: Very defined cheekbones.
    Example: She has cheekbones that give her a model-like appearance.
    Ella tiene unos pómulos que le dan un aire de modelo.
    Slang meaning: To create cheekbones with makeup.
    Example: She uses contour to create cheekbones.
    Utiliza un contorno para hacerse pómulos.