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How do you say "jaw" in Italian?
la mascella
In Italian, "jaw" is la mascella.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce mascella the way it looks, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double ll a touch longer than you would in English.
Grammar notes
la mascella is feminine. Its plural is Mascelle.
Example sentence
Serrò la mascella concentrato.
He clenched his jaw in concentration.
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How to remember la mascella
Picture the scene from "He clenched his jaw in concentration" and hang la mascella on that image in your mind.
Related words
- skull il teschio
- spine la colonna vertebrale
- rib la costola
- skin la pelle
- nail il unghia
- elbow il gomito
- wrist il polso
- ankle la caviglia
- knee il ginocchio
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Questions about la mascella
How do you pronounce la mascella?
Pronounce mascella the way it looks, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double ll a touch longer than you would in English.
Is la mascella masculine or feminine?
la mascella is feminine. la mascella is feminine. Its plural is Mascelle.
How is la mascella used in Italian?
la mascella is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Serrò la mascella concentrato. (He clenched his jaw in concentration.).
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