What does "masticar" mean in English?

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Spanish

masticar

English

to chew

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Examples of how to use "masticar" in Spanish

Spanish
Mastica bien la comida.
English
Chew the food well.
Spanish
Yo mastico lentamente cada bocado
English
I chew each bite slowly.
Spanish
Ella masticó su comida muy rápido
English
She chewed her food very quickly.
Spanish
Cuando era niño masticaba chicle siempre
English
When I was a child, I always chewed gum.
Spanish
Mañana masticarás con más cuidado
English
Tomorrow you will chew more carefully.

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