What is the Spanish word for "cheek"?

Learn how to say "cheek" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cheek

Spanish

mejilla

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Alternative translations of "cheek"

cachete
descaro

Examples of how to use "cheek" in Spanish

English
She has a small dimple on her cheek.
Spanish
Ella tiene un pequeño hoyuelo en la mejilla.
English
He kissed her cheek gently.
Spanish
Él le besó la mejilla suavemente.
English
A tear rolled down her cheek.
Spanish
Una lágrima le recorrió la mejilla.
English
She pressed ice to her cheek.
Spanish
Ella presionó hielo contra su mejilla.
English
The mask covered his left cheek.
Spanish
La máscara cubrió su mejilla izquierda.

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She has a small dimple on her cheek.

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