Spittle Meaning in English
word
ˈspɪtəɫ
SPIT-uhl
spˈɪtəl
SPIT-uhl
Definição
Spittle is the liquid, also called saliva, that comes out of your mouth, especially when you spit or when talking. It is often used in formal or old-fashioned contexts.
Uso & Nuances
'Spittle' is formal and somewhat old-fashioned; 'saliva' is more common in medical or scientific contexts, while 'spit' is informal. Commonly heard in literature. Not used for animal drool.
Spanish: saliva - esputoPortuguese (BR): saliva - cuspePortuguese (PT): saliva - cuspoChinese (Simplified): 唾沫 - 口水Chinese (Traditional): 唾沫 - 口水Hindi: थूकArabic: بصاقBengali: থুতু - লালাRussian: слюнаJapanese: 唾（つば） - 唾液（だえき）Vietnamese: nước bọtKorean: 침Turkish: tükürükUrdu: لعابIndonesian: ludah
Frases de Exemplo
The baby had spittle on his chin.
basic
Do not get spittle on your books.
basic
He wiped away the spittle before speaking.
basic
Nervous, he spoke so fast that spittle flew from his lips.
natural
There was a little spot of spittle on the microphone after her speech.
natural
He tried to hide his laughter, but a bit of spittle escaped.
natural