How is the word salivar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Salivating
verb

Producir saliva, a menudo al anticipar la comida.

Producing saliva, often in anticipation of food.

Examples with “salivar”

See how the word “salivar” is used in sentences

  • El perro salivaba al ver la comida. — The dog was salivating at the sight of the food.

  • Tiene un interés ávido por la tecnología nueva. — He has a salivating interest in new technology.

  • ¿Estás salivando con ese postre tan rico? — Are you salivating over that delicious dessert?

  • ¿Estás ávido de un ascenso en el trabajo? — Are you salivating for a promotion at work?

  • Por favor, deja de salivar mientras comes; se te oye mucho. — Please stop salivating while you eat; it's quite loud.

  • Estaba ávida por el último modelo de móvil. — She was salivating over the latest smartphone release.

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