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yawn in Spanish

yawn in Spanish is bostezo, bostezar, abrirse — yawn means to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.

yawn in Spanish

bostezo
noun
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.
bostezar
verb
(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
abrirse
verb
To present a wide opening; gape.

What does "yawn" mean?

  1. verb To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.
    "She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting."
  2. noun The act of yawning.
    "A big yawn spread across the room as the lecture dragged on."
  3. noun Something extremely boring.
    "The meeting was a total yawn from start to finish."
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yawn in a sentence

  • She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting.
  • He yawned twice before finally admitting he needed to go to bed.
  • A big yawn spread across the room as the lecture dragged on.
  • The meeting was a total yawn from start to finish.

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What is "yawn" in Spanish?

"yawn" in Spanish is bostezo, bostezar, abrirse. yawn means: To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.

How do you use "yawn" in a sentence?

Example: "She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting." In Spanish, "yawn" is bostezo, bostezar, abrirse.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "yawn": bostezo, bostezar, abrirse.

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