babear means to drool — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: July 7, 2025
babear
verb • /[bah-beh-AR]/
to drool
Example:
Siempre babea cuando ve pizza caliente.
He always drools when he sees hot pizza.
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🧠 What does babear mean?
Babear means 'to drool' in Spanish. It describes the involuntary flow of saliva from the mouth. While often associated with babies or hunger, it can also be used figuratively to express intense desire or longing for something.
📚 Extra examples
- El bebé está babeando mientras duerme.
The baby is drooling while sleeping. - Estaba babeando por ese coche nuevo.
I was drooling over that new car. - El perro babea cada vez que ve comida.
The dog drools every time it sees food.
❓ FAQ
How do you say 'to drool' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to drool' is 'babear'.
How do you pronounce 'babear' in Spanish?
It's pronounced bah-beh-AR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'babear' in a sentence?
You can use 'babear' literally (e.g., 'El perro babea mucho') or figuratively (e.g., 'Babeo por ese pastel').
What is the English translation of 'babear'?
'Babear' translates to 'to drool' in English.
Does 'babear' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'babear' conjugates like a regular -ar verb, changing its ending based on the subject (yo babeo, tú babeas, él/ella/usted babea, nosotros/nosotras babeamos, vosotros/vosotras babeáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes babean).
Is 'babear' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'babear' is a common word used in everyday conversations.
Does 'babear' have slang or double meanings?
While primarily meaning 'to drool,' 'babear' can also be used informally to express a strong desire or craving for something, similar to 'drooling over' something in English.
Is 'babear' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'babear' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'babear' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation:
Yo babeo
Tú babeas
Él/Ella/Usted babea
Nosotros/Nosotras babeamos
Vosotros/Vosotras babeáis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes babean
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "babear"
Synonyms: salivar
💡 Did You Know?
The figurative use of 'babear' to express desire is common in both Spanish and English!
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