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    Mandíbula (en. Jaw)

    /manˈðibela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bone that forms the lower part of the mouth and articulates with the skull.
    The jaw is used to chew food.
    La mandíbula se utiliza para masticar los alimentos.
    Part of the face that includes the mouth and the surrounding area.
    She has a well-defined jaw.
    Ella tiene una mandíbula bien definida.
    Bony structure that can suffer fractures in accidents.
    The accident caused him a fracture in the jaw.
    El accidente le causó una fractura en la mandíbula.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mandibula', which means 'the part that bites'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    steel jaw
    It refers to someone who has great resistance or strength.
    mandíbula de acero
    to open the jaw
    An expression used to refer to talking incessantly or talking a lot.
    abrir la mandíbula
    to close the jaw
    It means to keep silent or not to talk about a topic.
    cerrar la mandíbula

    Related Words

    tooth
    Hard structure found in the mouth that is involved in chewing.
    diente
    maxilla
    Bone that is part of the facial structure.
    maxilar
    jawphobia
    Irrational fear of jaws or situations related to them.
    mandibulafobia

    Slang Meanings

    To talk a lot or incessantly.
    That person doesn’t stop talking; it seems like they have a loose jaw.
    Esa persona no para de hablar, parece que tiene la mandíbula suelta.
    In the context of toughness or hardness.
    That person has a steel jaw to endure pain.
    Esa persona tiene una mandíbula de acero para soportar el dolor.