Cheek in Spanish

Cheek in Spanish is la mejilla.

mejilla is feminine, so it takes la: la mejilla. The plural is las mejillas.

In English, la mejilla means cheek.

Cheek in Spanish is mejilla (meh-HEE-yah). It's feminine: la mejilla, plural las mejillas.

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How do you say cheek in Spanish?

Cheek in Spanish is la mejilla.

How do you pronounce mejilla?

Say it meh-HEE-yah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: HEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is mejilla masculine or feminine in Spanish?

mejilla is feminine, so it takes la: la mejilla. The plural is las mejillas.

What does mejilla mean in English?

In English, la mejilla means cheek.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.