What is the Spanish word for "yawn"?

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

English

yawn

Spanish

bostezo

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Alternative translations of "yawn"

bostezar

Examples of how to use "yawn" in Spanish

English
A big yawn escaped from his mouth.
Spanish
Una gran bostezo escapó de su boca.
English
A sudden yawn surprised everyone in class.
Spanish
Un bostezo repentino sorprendió a todos en la clase.
English
She tried to hide a loud yawn.
Spanish
Ella intentó esconder un bostezo fuerte.
English
The long meeting caused a loud yawn.
Spanish
La larga reunión provocó un bostezo fuerte.
English
His tired yawn showed he needed sleep.
Spanish
Su bostezo cansado mostró que necesitaba dormir.

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