bochecha
Portuguese
Etymology
Of uncertain and disputed origin. Possibly from a derivative of Latin bucca.
Pronunciation
- (Paulista) IPA(key): /bu.ˈʃe.ʃa/
- (South Brazil) IPA(key): /bo.ˈʃe.ʃa/
- (Carioca) IPA(key): /bu.ˈʃe.ʃɐ/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /bu.ˈʃɐj.ʃɐ/
- Hyphenation: bo‧che‧cha
Noun
bochecha f (plural bochechas)
- cheek (part of face)
Related terms
- bochechar, bochechada, bochecho, bochechudo