la barbilla

The Spanish word "barbilla" refers to the chin in English.

Meaning:

• Barbilla is the part of the face below the lower lip and above the neck.
• Anatomically, it is the prominent bone and soft tissue at the bottom of the face.

Parts:

• It includes the mental protuberance of the mandible (lower jawbone).
• It can also refer to the soft tissue or flesh covering this part of the bone.

Spanish Synonyms:

• Mentón (very common and more colloquial)
• Queixada (in some regions, especially Catalonia, but less commonly used)

Spanish Antonyms:

• There is no direct antonym because "barbilla" is a specific body part. However, if talking about different parts of the face, possible opposite parts might be:
  • Frente (forehead)
  • Nariz (nose)

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In summary, "barbilla" is the Spanish term for "chin," the lower anterior part of the face beneath the mouth.