Meaning
To make someone feel hungry or eager for delicious food.
Cultural Background
In Spain, this is often used when discussing tapas or traditional dishes like tortilla. Mexicans often use this when talking about spicy food or street tacos.
Use the reflexive
Always use 'se me' to make it personal.
Meaning
To make someone feel hungry or eager for delicious food.
Use the reflexive
Always use 'se me' to make it personal.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Al ver el pastel, ____ la boca agua.
The reflexive construction 'se me hace' is required for this idiom.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesAl ver el pastel, ____ la boca agua.
The reflexive construction 'se me hace' is required for this idiom.
Choose the best option.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for food.
Related Phrases
Tener hambre
similarTo be hungry
Se me hace agua la boca
synonymSame meaning
