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"Fiebre" is a noun which is often translated as "fever", and "boca" is a noun which is often translated as "mouth". Learn more about the difference between "fiebre" and "boca" below.
la fiebre(
fyeh
-
breh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. fever
Ayer salí temprano del trabajo porque tenía fiebre.Yesterday I left work early because I had a fever.
b. temperature
Tienes los ojos un poco hinchados; me parece que tienes fiebre.Your eyes look a bit puffy; I think you may have a temperature.
2. (disease)
a. fever
Ciertas fiebres se transmiten más fácilmente en lugares cálidos.Certain fevers are transmitted more easily in hot places.
3. (obsession)
a. fever
Debido al comienzo de la Copa Mundial, la fiebre del fútbol ha llegado a la ciudad.Due to the start of the World Cup, football fever has descended upon the city.
la boca(
boh
-
kah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (anatomy)
a. mouth
El dentista me pidió que abriera mucho la boca para examinarme los dientes y las encías.The dentist asked me to open my mouth wide to check my teeth and gums.
2. (opening)
c. entrance
La boca de metro más cercana está solo a dos manzanas de aquí.The nearest metro entrance is located just two blocks away from here.
3. (person)
a. mouth
No puedo permitirme no trabajar porque mi marido está en el paro y tengo tres bocas que alimentar.I can't afford not to work because my husband is unemployed and I have three mouths to feed.
a. taste
Este vino tiene buena boca y un equilibrio perfecto.This wine has a good taste and a perfect balance.
