mouthpiece

• Sustantivo que designa la pieza de un objeto que se coloca en la boca o cerca de ella, o bien a la persona que habla en nombre de otros.

A noun referring to a part of an object that is placed in or near the mouth, or a person who speaks on behalf of others.

1. Part for the mouthB1formal

   A part of an object that is designed to be placed over or into a person's mouth.

   boquilla

   • The scuba diver checked the mouthpiece of his regulator.
   • She cleaned the mouthpiece of her musical instrument.
   • The mouthpiece of the whistle was made of plastic.

2. Telephone partB1formaltechnical

   The part of a telephone or similar device into which a person speaks.

   Micrófono (de teléfono)

   • He spoke clearly into the mouthpiece of the phone.
   • The old telephone had a separate earpiece and mouthpiece.
   • She covered the mouthpiece to cough quietly.

   Sinónimosmicrophonetransmitter

3. SpokespersonB2formallegal

   A person, such as a lawyer or representative, who speaks on behalf of another person or group.

   Portavoz

   • The lawyer acted as the mouthpiece for the accused.
   • The press secretary is the official mouthpiece of the government.
   • He became the mouthpiece for the striking workers.

   Sinónimosagentintermediarymediatorrepresentativespokesmanspokespersonspokeswomanvoice

4. Boxing protectorB1informalsport

   A piece of equipment, especially used in boxing, that protects an athlete's teeth and mouth.

   Protector bucal (boxeo)

   • The boxer put his mouthpiece in before the round started.
   • She bit down on her mouthpiece during the match.
   • A custom-fitted mouthpiece offers the best protection.

   Sinónimosgumshield

5. Smoking tubeB2formal

   The tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth.

   Boquilla de pipa o boquilla para fumar

   • He carefully cleaned the mouthpiece of his pipe.
   • The cigarette holder had an ivory mouthpiece.
   • She removed the mouthpiece to replace the filter.

   Sinónimosbitstem

6. Wind instrument partB1formalart

   The opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly.

   Boquilla de instrumento de viento

   • The trumpet player polished the mouthpiece before the concert.
   • She placed her lips correctly on the mouthpiece of the clarinet.
   • Different mouthpieces can change the sound of a saxophone.

   Sinónimosembouchure