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    Mandíbula (en. Jaw)

    /manˈdibu.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movable part of the mouth that allows chewing.
    The jaw moves when chewing food.
    La mandíbula se mueve al masticar los alimentos.
    Bone that forms the lower part of the head.
    He broke his jaw in the accident.
    Se rompió la mandíbula en el accidente.
    In some animals, the part that contains the teeth.
    Predators have a strong jaw to catch their prey.
    Los depredadores tienen una mandíbula fuerte para atrapar a sus presas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mandibula', which means 'jaw' or 'maxilla'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drop the jaw
    To express surprise or astonishment.
    abrir la mandíbula
    to bite the jaw
    To become furious or angry.
    morder la mandíbula

    Related Words

    dentition
    Set of teeth that a person or animal has.
    dentadura
    to chew
    Action of grinding food with the teeth.
    masticar
    jaw
    English term that refers to the jaw.
    jaw

    Slang Meanings

    To have a prominent jaw.
    That person has a very defined jaw.
    Esa persona tiene una mandíbula muy marcada.
    To talk a lot or be chatty.
    Don't stop talking; you're using your jaw a lot!
    No pares de hablar, ¡estás usando mucho la mandíbula!