boca

Boca is the Spanish word for mouth. In place names, it commonly refers to the mouth of a river or an inlet, and it appears in various geographic and cultural contexts around the world.

La Boca is a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, known for its colorful houses along Caminito and its cultural associations with tango and immigration history. It is also the historic base of Club Atlético Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most famous football clubs.

Boca Juniors, founded in 1905 in the La Boca district, has won numerous domestic league titles and international trophies, including the Copa Libertadores. The team plays at La Bombonera and maintains a famous rivalry with River Plate, with matches known as the Superclásico.

Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Named from the Spanish phrase boca de ratón, meaning "mouth of the rat" or "mouse's mouth," the name derives from a local inlet. The city is known for its beaches, residential communities, and regional business presence.

Beyond these, boca appears in many other languages as the term for mouth, and it is used in clinical, geographic, and cultural contexts. The word also surfaces in various place names, reflecting its descriptive meaning related to openings and entrances.