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panza

belly

noun PAHN-sah Rare

Origin: From Latin pantex (paunch, intestines).

Also means

paunch

Usage Note

Panza is an informal, slightly humorous word for a large belly or pot-belly, more colourful than the neutral vientre or barriga. Echarse a la panza is not standard; the typical phrase is echar panza = 'to develop a paunch.' In some regions panza also refers to the stomach of an animal used for food (panza de vaca = tripe).

Examples

"Le dolía la panza después de comer tanto."

Natural Translation

His belly ached after eating so much.

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