Teta (en. Tit)

/ˈte.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Each of the mammary glands of the female.

The baby is fed from its mother's breast.

El bebé se alimenta de la teta de su madre.

In some colloquial contexts, it refers to the shape or appearance of the breast.

That dress emphasizes her breast a lot.

Ese vestido le resalta mucho la teta.

From Latin 'teta', which refers to the mammary gland.

to breastfeed

To feed a baby with the breast.

dar la teta

to have a full breast

Referring to a mother having a lot of milk.

tener la teta llena

nipple pacifier

Pacifier that imitates the shape of the nipple.

chupón de teta

mom

Mother.

mamá

breastfeeding

Process of feeding a baby with breast milk.

lactancia

breast

Part of the female body where the mammary glands are located.

seno

In some contexts, it can be used to refer derogatorily to a woman.

I don't like her attitude, she seems like a fool.

No me gusta su actitud, parece una teta.

Reference to something that is silly or absurd.

That plan is ridiculous.

Ese plan es una teta.