Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

banguela

noun

/bãˈɡɛla/

Definition

Banguela is a term used in Portuguese to describe a gap between teeth, particularly when referring to someone who has lost a tooth or has a noticeably missing tooth.

Examples

Ele está banguela após ter perdido um dente.
Ela sempre ri com um sorriso banguela.
A criança estava muito feliz, mesmo banguela.

Meaning

The word often refers to the condition of having a missing tooth, giving the appearance of being ‘toothless’ in a specific area, usually in the front of the mouth.