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Boca

Verb / ˈbəʊkʌ / Another word for boca — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Boca is a noun that refers to the mouth in Spanish.

Synonyms & similar words

mouth chops yap piehole maw gob trap kisser smacker mug muzzle jaws puss muck muncher chatterbox gullet chomper snout

Synonyms by register

Formal

opening aperture orifice cavity

Informal

mouth gob trap piehole

Literary

maw gullet fauces

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness mute unspoken

Common collocations

  • open your boca
  • shut your boca
  • boca raton
  • boca juniors
  • boca del diablo
  • boca de lobo

Word family

noun mouth
verb mouth
adjective oral

Usage note

Primarily used in Spanish-speaking contexts, 'boca' directly translates to 'mouth'. It can also refer to an opening or entrance in a more general sense.

Example sentences

  1. 1. I brushed my teeth before going to bed to keep my boca clean.
  2. 2. The dentist examined my boca to check for cavities.
  3. 3. I opened my boca wide to eat the ice cream.
  4. 4. The dog barked loudly, showing its sharp bocas.
  5. 5. The baby smiled and drooled from her tiny boca.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The mouth is made for communication, and nothing is more articulate than a kiss.' - Jarod Kintz
  • 2. 'Words are the voice of the heart.' - Confucius
  • 3. 'Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can be only forgiven, not forgotten.' - Carl Sandburg

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