What is the Spanish word for "jaw"?

Learn how to say "jaw" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

jaw

Spanish

mandíbula

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Alternative translations of "jaw"

quijada
maxilar

Examples of how to use "jaw" in Spanish

English
He has a strong and square jaw.
Spanish
Él tiene una mandíbula fuerte y cuadrada.
English
He clenched his jaw in frustration.
Spanish
Apretó la mandíbula con frustración.
English
The dentist examined her jaw carefully.
Spanish
El dentista examinó su mandíbula cuidadosamente.
English
A strong punch hit his jaw suddenly.
Spanish
Un golpe fuerte le dio en la mandíbula de repente.
English
The bird caught food with its jaw.
Spanish
El pájaro atrapó comida con su mandíbula.

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