Axila and sobaco are synonymous used in Spain and Latin America. "Axila" is the formal expression while "sobaco" is informal, colloquial.
Armpit: sobaco vs. axila?
Armpit in English can be translated as either *sobaco* or *axila* in Spanish. Is each term used in different regions, or are they both used across the Spanish-speaking world? What is the difference, or are they exact synonyms? If they are synonyms, which is more common?
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Daniel M. answered • 06/26/19
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They are synonyms. Axila is used more in Latin America and sobaco is used in Spain.
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