babilla

la babilla(
bah
-
bee
-
yah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. stifle
El pobre caballo no puede caminar porque tiene la babilla lastimada.The poor horse can't walk because its stifle is hurt.
a. knuckle
La recomendación del chef fue la babilla de res al vino blanco.The chef suggested the white wine beef knuckle.
3. (bravery)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. courage
No cualquiera tiene la babilla para ser un donador vivo.Not everyone has the courage to be a live donor.
4. (animal)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
a. spectacled caiman
De pronto, una babilla asomó su cabeza entre las aguas del pantano.Suddenly, a spectacled caiman sticked its head out in the waters of the marsh.
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