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masticar.

to chew

8 characters3 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

verb/mastiˈkaɾ/[mas.t̪iˈkaɾ]
  1. to chew

  2. to think (about an idea)

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin masticāre. The word mascar derives from the same source, but is a direct descendant while masticar is a later loanword. Cognate with English masticate.

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