Spanish · Body & Health
"Chin" in Spanish: barbilla
la barbilla
A chin is la barbilla. It is feminine. Point under the mouth and say la barbilla.
Mirror
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How to pronounce barbilla
Say it
bar-BEE-yah
/baɾ.ˈbi.ʝa/
bar-BEE-yah. Soft ll like y. Stress BEE.
"Chin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la barbilla | the chin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en la barbilla | on the chin Location. | Location. |
| la barbilla puntiaguda | pointy chin Description. | Description. |
| tocarse la barbilla | to touch one's chin Gesture. | Gesture. |
How to use barbilla in real life
- 1Mirror
Tengo un grano en la barbilla.
I have a pimple on my chin.
Skin spot.
- 2Doctor
¿Le duele la barbilla al masticar?
Does your chin hurt when you chew?
Clinic question.
- 3Photo pose
Levanta un poco la barbilla.
Lift your chin a little.
Photo tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with barbilla
Incorrect: El barbilla.
Correct: La barbilla.
Barbilla is feminine.
Incorrect: Me duele el chin.
Correct: Me duele la barbilla.
Say barbilla, not English chin.
Good to know
La barbilla is the everyday chin word. Mentón appears too, but beginners can stick with barbilla.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Putting on sunscreen
ChatPal
No olvides la barbilla con el bloqueador.
Don't forget your chin with the sunscreen.
You
Listo. Ya tengo la barbilla cubierta.
Done. My chin is covered now.
ChatPal
Bien. También el cuello.
Good. The neck too.
You
Voy por el cuello ahora.
I'll do the neck now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chin" in Spanish
Gender of barbilla?
Feminine: la barbilla.
How do you pronounce barbilla?
bar-BEE-yah.
Barbilla vs mentón?
Both mean chin; barbilla is common.
My chin hurts?
Me duele la barbilla.
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