Spanish Expression · Intermediate
hacer boca
to whet someone's appetite
Pronunciation: say hacer boca
Meaning
to whet someone's appetite
Example
«Anoche, para hacer boca, despaché cuatro ruedas de merluza, y encima una docena de chimbos de higuera, que fueron seguidos por una tanda de barbarines...».
I use the word "hacer boca".
Practice tips
- Practice hacer boca out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.