Usage Note
Saliva is the neutral medical and everyday term. The colloquial synonym baba (f) is used more informally, especially for drooling. The adjective is salival or salivar (glándula salivar — salivary gland). The verb salivar means 'to salivate'.
Examples
"La saliva ayuda a digerir los alimentos."
Natural Translation
Saliva helps to digest food.
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