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    Saliva (en. Saliva)

    sah-LEE-vah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Clear liquid with a slightly acidic taste that is secreted in the mouth.
    Saliva helps in the digestion of food in the mouth.
    La saliva ayuda a la digestión de los alimentos en la boca.
    Substance that acts as a lubricant in the mouth.
    Lack of saliva can cause dry mouth.
    La falta de saliva puede causar sequedad bucal.
    verb
    Act of producing saliva.
    Sometimes I salivate when thinking about food.
    Al pensar en comida, a veces se me hace saliva.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'saliva', referring to the same liquid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cold saliva
    It refers to the saliva produced when feeling disgust or repulsion.
    saliva fría
    to fall into the saliva
    Expression used to indicate that someone has been tricked or manipulated.
    caer en la saliva

    Related Words

    salivary glands
    Organs that produce saliva.
    glándulas salivales
    digestion
    Process by which food is broken down in the digestive system.
    digestión

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to saliva in a context of desire or attraction.
    He left me with saliva in my mouth because of how attractive he is.
    Me dejó con la saliva en la boca de lo atractivo que es.
    Used to describe something very desirable or appetizing.
    That dish looks so good that it makes my mouth water.
    Ese platillo se ve tan bueno que me da saliva.