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    Mandíbulas (en. Jaws)

    /manˈðiu.las/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bony structure that forms the lower part of the face and supports the teeth.
    The jaw moves when speaking and chewing.
    La mandíbula se mueve al hablar y masticar.
    Set of jaws, especially in the context of animals.
    Sharks have very strong jaws.
    Los tiburones tienen mandíbulas muy fuertes.
    Reference to an open mouth or chewing movements.
    The dog opened its jaws to bark.
    El perro abrió las mandíbulas para ladrar.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clenched jaws
    Expression indicating tension or anger.
    mandíbulas apretadas
    to open the jaw
    To speak without reservations or frankly.
    abrir la mandíbula
    to pay with the jaw
    To suffer serious consequences for reckless actions.
    pagar con la mandíbula

    Related Words

    dentition
    Set of teeth present in the jaw.
    dentadura
    temporomandibular joint
    Joint that connects the jaw to the skull.
    articulación temporomandibular
    masseter muscle
    Muscle responsible for closing the jaw.
    musculo masetero

    Slang Meanings

    To have a big mouth or be very talkative.
    That guy has jaws that won't stop talking.
    Ese tipo tiene unas mandíbulas que no paran de hablar.
    To kiss passionately.
    They were jaws in the corner of the bar.
    Se mandíbulas en la esquina del bar.