The word 'bocachancla'

"La palabra "bocachancla""
Spanish B1 writing exercise

A fun Spanish word: what is a 'bocachancla'?

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"Bocachancla" is a colloquial Spanish word. It's used to describe a person who talks too much. It usually refers to someone who says things without thinking. Sometimes that person unintentionally reveals secrets. Therefore, being a "bocachancla" can cause problems or misunderstandings. The word is formed from "boca" (mouth) and "chancla" (flip-flop). The image suggests a mouth that never stops moving. It can also refer to a person who doesn't know how to keep a secret. In English, it could be translated as "blabbermouth" or "big mouth." Currently, this word is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and appears in its dictionary.

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