Portuguese · Body & Health
"Mouth" in Portuguese: boca
a boca
Mouth in Portuguese is a boca. Dentists talk about a boca, and so do everyday idioms like ficar de boca aberta when you are amazed. Keep breath freshening talk soft: pastilha para a boca.
At the dentist
Abra a boca com calma, por favor.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce boca
Say it
BOH-kah
/ˈbo.ka/
BOH-kah. Open o, clear kah.
"Mouth" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a boca | the mouth Body part and many idioms. | Body part and many idioms. |
| abrir a boca | to open one's mouth Literal or tell me / speak up. | Literal or tell me / speak up. |
| boca a boca | word of mouth / mouth-to-mouth Context decides meaning. | Context decides meaning. |
| ficar de boca aberta | to be amazed Everyday figurative use. | Everyday figurative use. |
How to use boca in real life
- 1At the dentist
Abra a boca com calma, por favor.
Open your mouth slowly, please.
Clinic Portuguese uses a boca directly.
- 2Spicy food
Essa pimenta queimou minha boca.
That chili burned my mouth.
Food reactions name a boca.
- 3Surprise news
Fiquei de boca aberta com a notícia.
I was stunned by the news.
Idiom built on boca.
Mistakes English speakers make with boca
Incorrect: o boca
Correct: a boca
Boca is feminine: a boca.
Incorrect: Minha mouth dói.
Correct: Minha boca dói.
Use boca, not the English mouth.
Good to know
Brazilian Portuguese packs emotion into boca: boca aberta for shock, boca suja for foul language, and boca a boca for rumors. At the table, talking with your boca full is gently corrected the same way as elsewhere—only warmer.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping a friend after spicy food
ChatPal
Sua boca está ardendo? Quer água?
Is your mouth burning? Want water?
You
Sim. Essa salsa pegou fogo na boca.
Yes. That salsa set my mouth on fire.
ChatPal
Toma leite. Ajuda mais que água na boca.
Have milk. It helps more than water in the mouth.
You
Valendo. Já melhorou um pouco.
Worth it. It's a bit better already.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouth" in Portuguese
How do I say open your mouth?
Abra a boca (polite) or Abre a boca in casual speech.
What does boca a boca mean?
Word of mouth for rumors or publicity, or mouth-to-mouth rescue—context decides.
Is boca feminine?
Yes: a boca, minha boca.
How do I say mouthwash?
Enxaguante bucal, or loosely produto para a boca in simple talk.
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