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bodoque means blob — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: March 3, 2026

😆 Funny Words

bodoque

noun • /[bo-DO-ke]/

blob

Example:

El niño hizo un bodoque de pintura en el papel.

The child made a blob of paint on the paper.

🧠 What does bodoque mean?

Bodoque refers to a shapeless lump or mass, often something soft, sticky, or amorphous. It can describe a blob of paint, a wad of dough, or even a clumsy, unrefined person. The word carries a somewhat informal and often humorous connotation, evoking an image of something not perfectly formed or delicate.

📚 Extra examples

  • El niño dibujó un gran bodoque rojo en lugar de un corazón.
    The child drew a big red blob instead of a heart.
  • Tenía un bodoque de masa pegado en los dedos.
    There was a blob of dough stuck to his fingers.
  • Parece un político que solo habla en grandes bodoques de palabras sin sentido.
    He seems like a politician who only speaks in big blobs of nonsense words.
  • El artista usó un pincel grueso para crear un bodoque de pintura sobre el lienzo.
    The artist used a thick brush to create a blob of paint on the canvas.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'bodoque' can also be used to describe a type of sweet, often made from almonds or other nuts, that is shaped into a small ball or lump. This usage, however, is less common than its meaning of a shapeless mass.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "bodoque"

Synonyms: mazacote, masa, montón, grumo, bola
Opposites: figura, forma, estructura, precisión

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'blob' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'blob' is 'bodoque'.
How do you pronounce 'bodoque' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is boh-DOH-keh. The 'b' is pronounced similarly to English, the 'o' sounds are like the 'o' in 'go', the 'd' is softer than in English, similar to the 'th' in 'this', and the 'que' sounds like 'keh'.
How do you use 'bodoque' in a sentence?
'Bodoque' is used to describe a shapeless lump. For example, 'El pastel tiene un bodoque de crema en la cima.' (The cake has a blob of cream on top.)
What is the English translation of 'bodoque'?
The most common English translation for 'bodoque' is 'blob'.
Does 'bodoque' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'bodoque' is a masculine noun. It is 'el bodoque' in the singular and 'los bodoques' in the plural.
Is 'bodoque' common in everyday Spanish?
While not the most frequent word, 'bodoque' is understood and used, particularly in informal contexts or when referring to something visually shapeless.
Does 'bodoque' have slang or double meanings?
In some informal contexts, 'bodoque' can be used to affectionately or humorously describe a clumsy or simple-minded person, similar to 'dunce' or 'blockhead', but without strong negative intent.
Is 'bodoque' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary meaning of 'bodoque' as a shapeless lump is consistent across Spanish-speaking regions. Regional variations might exist in its use as a more colloquial term for a person.

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