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"Cheek" in Spanish: mejilla
la mejilla
A cheek is la mejilla. It is feminine. A greeting kiss often lands on la mejilla.
How to pronounce mejilla: audio and sound guideGreeting
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How to pronounce mejilla
Say it
meh-HEE-yah
/me.ˈxi.ʝa/
meh-HEE-yah. Soft ll like y. Stress HEE.
"Cheek" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mejilla | the cheek Default noun. | Default noun. |
| las mejillas | the cheeks Plural. | Plural. |
| un beso en la mejilla | a kiss on the cheek Greeting. | Greeting. |
| mejilla izquierda | left cheek Side of the face. | Side of the face. |
How to use mejilla in real life
- 1Greeting
Me dio un beso en la mejilla.
She gave me a kiss on the cheek.
Social greeting.
- 2Cold wind
La mejilla se me puso roja.
My cheek turned red.
Cold air.
- 3Photo
El bebé tiene la mejilla gorda.
The baby has a chubby cheek.
Affectionate.
Mistakes English speakers make with mejilla
Incorrect: El mejilla.
Correct: La mejilla.
Mejilla is feminine.
Incorrect: Un beso en el cheek.
Correct: Un beso en la mejilla.
Use mejilla, not English cheek.
Good to know
Good to knowFriends often greet with a kiss on la mejilla. Watch locals first in new cities.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a windy walk
ChatPal
¡Tu mejilla está helada!
Your cheek is freezing!
You
Es el viento en la mejilla.
It's the wind on my cheek.
ChatPal
¿Quieres una bufanda?
Want a scarf?
You
Sí, por favor.
Yes, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheek" in Spanish
Is mejilla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la mejilla.
Kiss on the cheek?
Un beso en la mejilla.
Plural?
Las mejillas.
Is cara the same?
No. Cara is face; mejilla is cheek.
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