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No. 8,207 in Spanish

papo

The Spanish word "papo" can mean "double chin" (anatomy) or be used informally to refer to a cheek or soft part of the neck in some contexts. It may also hold regional slang meanings like "bro" or "dude" in certain countries.

In a sentence

  • El papo de la lora es muy grande.

    The parrot's wattle is very large.

    In this sentence, 'papo' refers to the wattle or loose skin present in some birds, showing a biological meaning.

  • El niño comió mucho y ahora tiene el papo lleno.

    The child ate a lot and now has a full belly.

    Here, 'papo' is used colloquially to mean the belly, often referring to it as being full after eating.

  • Siempre tienes buen papo para conversar sobre cualquier tema.

    You always have a good knack for chatting about any topic.

    In this example, 'papo' illustrates conversational ability or the skill to talk easily and engagingly.

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