Fauces (en. Jaws)

/'faw.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The back part of the mouth that connects to the esophagus.

When swallowing, the jaws contract to facilitate the passage of food.

Al tragar, las fauces se contraen para facilitar el paso de la comida.

In zoology, it refers to the throat or passage that allows the passage of food in some animals.

The fish's jaws open widely to catch its prey.

Las fauces del pez se abren ampliamente para cazar a sus presas.

It is also used metaphorically to describe a danger or threatening situation.

He found himself in the jaws of defeat after the team's poor performance.

Se encontraba en las fauces de la derrota tras el mal resultado del equipo.

From Latin 'fauces', plural of 'fauca', which means throat.

jaws of hell

Reference to an extremely dangerous or frightening situation.

fauces del infierno

to fall into the jaws of something

To submit to a danger or be caught in an adverse situation.

caer en las fauces de algo

throat

Part of the body that connects the mouth with the esophagus.

garganta

esophagus

Passage that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

esófago

To be choked

I choked on a bone and felt like something was tightening my jaws.

Me atraganté con un hueso y sentí como si algo me apretara las fauces.

To speak with displeasure

Whenever that topic is mentioned, it seems like his jaws are boiling.

Siempre que se menciona ese tema, parece que le hirvieron las fauces.