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"Mouth" in Spanish: boca
la boca
Mouth is la boca (BOH-kah). It is feminine. Dentists ask about la boca. Say Abre la boca for open your mouth.
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How to pronounce boca
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BOH-kah
/ˈbo.ka/
BOH-kah. Stress BOH.
"Mouth" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la boca | mouth Default noun. | Default noun. |
| abrir la boca | to open one's mouth Doctor or dentist cue. | Doctor or dentist cue. |
| me duele la boca | my mouth hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| por la boca | by mouth / orally Medicine instructions. | Medicine instructions. |
How to use boca in real life
- 1Dentist
Abre la boca, por favor.
Open your mouth, please.
Clinic instruction with boca.
- 2After spicy food
Me arde la boca un poco.
My mouth burns a little.
Sensation with boca.
- 3Medicine label
Toma este jarabe por la boca.
Take this syrup by mouth.
Por la boca = orally.
Mistakes English speakers make with boca
Incorrect: El boca está seca.
Correct: La boca está seca.
Boca is feminine: la boca.
Incorrect: Open your mouth: abre el mouth.
Correct: Abre la boca.
Use boca, not mouth.
Good to know
Good to knowDentists and doctors say Abre la boca. Labels use por la boca for oral medicine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a dental checkup
ChatPal
Abre la boca un poco más.
Open your mouth a little more.
You
¿Así? ¿Se ve bien la boca?
Like this? Does the mouth look okay?
ChatPal
Sí. Ahora enjuaga.
Yes. Now rinse.
You
Listo.
Done.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouth" in Spanish
Is boca masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la boca, mi boca.
How do I say open your mouth?
Abre la boca.
How do I say by mouth on a label?
Por la boca.
How do you pronounce boca?
BOH-kah, stress on BOH.
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