bolas en la mandíbula
/bolas en la mandibula/from spelling rules
The English phrase "balls in your jaws" is translated into Spanish as bolas en la mandíbula.
This phrase is a literal description used to refer to spherical objects located within the jaw area.
Did you know?
- While the phrase is a literal description, using the word bolas to describe something inside the mouth could be misinterpreted in certain slang contexts as a reference to something much more vulgar.
- The word mandíbula shares a root with the Latin mandere, which means 'to chew'. This connects the biological term for the jaw directly to the physical action of eating.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, referring to bolas in the face or neck might be used colloquially to describe swollen lymph nodes rather than foreign objects.
Examples in context
- El modelo tiene dos bolas en la mandíbula.The model has two balls in the jaw.
- Hay unas bolas en la mandíbula de la escultura.There are some balls in the jaw of the sculpture.
Example conversation
Lucía is talking to Daniel about a medical symptom.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿tienes bolas en la mandíbula?Daniel, do you have balls in your jaw?
- DanielSí, me duele un poco aquí.Yes, it hurts a bit here.
- LucíaParecen pequeñas bolas en la mandíbula.They look like small balls in the jaw.
- DanielIré al médico mañana.I will go to the doctor tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
