La Palabra Del Dia: "boca"

Question

boca ( boh'-kah )

noun ( mouth )

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There are many native English speakers here, most of us can offer great suggestions to the English sentences. I will do my best to go through them all, too. For the Spanish sentences, edit your posts according to the native Spanish speaker's suggestions. Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes. .

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Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game. .

Instructions for posting a picture

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Examples:

1. Cuidado que el bebé no ponga los juguetes en la boca.

Be careful that the baby doesn't put the toys in his mouth.

2. La fuente del río Amazonas está en Perú, pero, ¿dónde está su boca?

The source of the Amazon river is in Peru, but where is its mouth? .

Hola mi amor. ¿Que tal? - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

Hola princesa xx - ian-hill, Mar 23, 2015

Hola amigos xoxo Estoy apenas trabajando. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Hola guapita! Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

Hola amigo....de nada...:):) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

If you don't post that message at the top of the page I'll make the corrections - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

That would be wonderful, Tiempo.:) Muchas gracias. ♥♥ - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

it's okay no problem ehm I think it would be a good idea if you put 'according to Spanish speakers' suggestions' I mean I saw a couple of native Spa speakers doing a good job here so I think we all can help in this thread :) - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

Ok, that's a good idea. Thanks...:):) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 1

Who are you gaping at? or gawking at.

¿A quién estás mirando boquiabierto?

You talkin ta me? - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Kissin' cousins???? - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

Sucker ! - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

....a quién estás mirando boquiabierto... - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

Gracias amigo - ian-hill, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 2

Hay panoramas en el mundo donde te quedas con la boca abierta. Uno de ellos es el panorama de castillos en Baviera.

There are panoramas in the world where you remain with the mouth open . One of them is the panorama of castles in Bavaria.

"with your mouth open". - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

That's good, Ray.... "world that leave you with your mouth open".... :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Or as the English say ,"I was gobsmacked" ! - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

I only open my mouth to put something in it , words mainly , and of course then it needs oiling. - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

gape (at sb/sth) = mirar boquiabierto (a algn/algo) - ian-hill, Mar 23, 2015

Stunning porcu :-)! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

or - leaves you open mouthed. Beautiful photo. - Mardle, Mar 23, 2015

...uno de ellos... - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

Gracias Tiempo de estar - porcupine7, Mar 24, 2015

Answer 3

La boca de la cueva Mulu en Sarawak Borneo es la más grande en el mundo.

The mouth of the Mulu cave in Sarawak Borneo is the largest in the world.

It is just breathtaking inside , almost like a Cathedral , spiritual and mysterious. - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

Wow! Thank you for sharing it, Ray, it looks amazing! :) - Manity, Mar 23, 2015

It's beautiful...I would love to see it. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

If anyone is interested i can tell you how to get there , you have to fly in there and stay at a guest house in the rainforest with Orangutans all around - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

I'll bet that there are bats ;-))!!!! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

'LA' boca..es 'LA' mas grande... - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

@ JR how are you mate , J R it is so big they are not even noticeable , this image does not show its size . - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

@ tiempo, thanks mate a typo mayhap? - ray76, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 4

Piensa antes de abrir su la boca

Think before you open your mouth.

If you don't chew on them, you may eat them later. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

En general, en español no se usa el posesivo, sino el artículo: la boca. Excelente ejemplo, Jraider. - LuisCache, Mar 23, 2015

Gracias Luis :-)! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 5

Mientras buscaba otra foto para colgar con una oración en este hilo hoy, me topé con esta foto de algunos tacos de pescado que hice hace unos años, la lo que se me hizo agua la boca agua- no recuerdo para qué la tomé, pero debido a que no puedo encontrar la otra foto, decidí usar esta.

While I was looking for another photo to post with a sentence on this thread today, I ran across this photo of some fish tacos that I made some years ago, which made my mouth water- I don't remember for what purpose I took it, but since I can't find the other photo, I decided to use this one.

i like all the wine corks:-)! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

That is our table in the kitchen, a round piece of glass sitting on top of a wine keg. With barstools of appropriate height. One can tell this was christmas time whatever year it was. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 23, 2015

me topè con,,,lo que se me hizo agua la boca... hi Bosque :) - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

Hola Tiempo, y gracias otra vez. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 23, 2015

You can keep the fish kind of tacos. I don't like those, but a lot of people do. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

I love the table. :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

The fish is pan-fried with a marinade, no batter if that makes a difference. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 23, 2015

de nade Bosque 'la oracion' is feminine - Pablo064, Mar 23, 2015

Gracias, Tiempo. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 23, 2015

Looks tasty. - annierats, Mar 23, 2015

I might like them if I tried yours. That sounds better. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 6

Mi vecino es italiano y por la puerta de su casa hay una 'bocca della verità', una boca de verdad... Tengo miedo de lo que me preguntará con mi mano dentro de ella...

My neighbour is Italian and by the door of his house there's a 'bocca della verità', a mouth of truth... I'm afraid of what he'll ask with my hand inside it...

The truth looks serious :-)! - Jraider, Mar 23, 2015

the mouth of truth is great - gabriel2013, Mar 23, 2015

He looks a little cracked. :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 7

Hay un refrán que dice así: "En boca cerrada, no entran moscas." Pero algunas moscas sí son muy persistentes en sus esfuerzos.

There is a saying that goes like this: "Flies don't enter a closed mouth." But some flies are very persistent in their endeavors.

sí que son... is the better expression - crucesignatus, Mar 23, 2015

Typo: "a closed".... good one. :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Escribí muy rápido y se me olvidó poner el "que" pero "sí" sin "que" está bien también. Se oye todos los días. - Daniela2041, Mar 23, 2015

@Rac1: Yup, sorry 'bout that. - Daniela2041, Mar 23, 2015

No hay de que, amiga. ♥ - rac1, Mar 24, 2015

This is actually one of the few sayings I remember from Spanish class in high school. - jim5489, Mar 31, 2015

Answer 8

Si quieres quedarte casado hay que superar muchos problemas en la cama, uno de ellos puede ser el hábito de tu pareja de dormir boca arriba roncando como un cerdo.

If you want to stay married you have to overcome many problems in bed, one of which might be the habit of your partner of sleeping on his/her back, snoring like a pig.

Uh oh....trouble in paradise... - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

I hope Tipa pays attention... - annierats, Mar 23, 2015

casada, is in feminine :) - crucesignatus, Mar 23, 2015

I think Annie was speaking "generally" Masculine is OK. - Daniela2041, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 9

¡Me encanta ese lunar que tiene junto a la boca!

I love that mole she has near her mouth!

A beauty mark.. - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 10

Es mejor mantener la boca cerrada y parecer tonto para algunos de lo que lo es para abrirlo y quitar toda duda.

It's better to keep your mouth closed and appear dumb to some than to open it and remove all doubt.

You got that right. :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 11

La belleza de Raquel Welch me queda con la boca abierta. También me encanta la moda.

Raquel Welch's beauty leaves me amazed. I also love the fashion.

don't have time to check out your entries. Hopefully, I will have the opportunity much later. Love♥♥♥ Missy - Sassette, Mar 23, 2015

me deja... :) - crucesignatus, Mar 24, 2015

Good job, Missy. ♥♥♥ - rac1, Mar 24, 2015

@ halcónp you are correct, however, by my research I am still questioning if my way of putting things is correct so I will refrain from making any corrections. this is a serious matter for me because I'm one of the lowest vote getters on this forum and - Sassette, Mar 24, 2015

...I don't want to be accused of making a mistake that I didn't make. So I would appreciate more comments on my use of quedarse before I decide to change anything. - Sassette, Mar 24, 2015

halcon is right Tipa :) 'me deja' but you can say 'me 'quedo' con la boca abierta 'cuando' veo la belleza de Raquel...' - Pablo064, Mar 24, 2015

Answer 12

Machu Picchu sigue dejándome con la boca abierta.

Machu Picchu continous... ...me with the mouth open.

Machu Picchu continues to leave me open-mouthed.

"Machu Picchu continues to leave me open-mouthed." (with awe and wonder). Wait for what others say as well. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 23, 2015

Thank you Bosque, muchísimas gracias! :) - crucesignatus, Mar 23, 2015

Or leave me with my mouth open. :) - rac1, Mar 23, 2015

Ok thank you Rac1 also :) - crucesignatus, Mar 23, 2015

Answer 13

Si no tienes nada bueno que decir no abras la boca. If you don't have anything nice to say don't open your mouth.

Es verdad. :) - rac1, Mar 24, 2015

Answer 14

Me gustaría comer mucho pastel y otras comidas deliciosas pero trato de recordar que todo lo que meto en la boca tiene consecuencias!

I would like to eat lots of cake and other delicious foods, but I try to remember that everything I put in my mouth has consequences!

todo lo que... bien - crucesignatus, Mar 24, 2015

A very short lived pleasure. - rac1, Mar 24, 2015

and trato 'de' recordar :) - Pablo064, Mar 24, 2015

Gracias a todo - jennysk, Mar 25, 2015

Answer 15

en boca cerrada, no entran moscas.

Flies won't enter your mouth if it's closed.

Silence is golden.

But my eyes still see, jeje - rac1, Mar 24, 2015