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gag in Spanish

gag in Spanish is mordaza, asco, basca — gag means something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

gag in Spanish

mordaza
noun
asco
noun
A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.
basca
noun
A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.
basquear
verb
tener arcadas
verb
amordazar
verb

What does "gag" mean?

  1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
    "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth."
  2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
    "The film's best gag comes right at the end."
  3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
    "The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details."
  4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
    "The smell was so bad it made her gag."

gag in a sentence

  • The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth.
  • The film's best gag comes right at the end.
  • It was just a gag — don't take it seriously.
  • The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gag" in Spanish?

"gag" in Spanish is mordaza, asco, basca. gag means: Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

How do you use "gag" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth." In Spanish, "gag" is mordaza, asco, basca.

Are there other ways to say "gag" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "gag": mordaza, asco, basca, basquear, tener arcadas, amordazar.

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