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Depending on the context—whether descriptive, medical, or aesthetic—several English equivalents exist:
This specific translation is supported by a common perception of the square face shape being a sign of good luck or fortune in Philippine popular culture. One anecdotal Filipino commentary notes, "Square po kasi ang shape ng mukha niyo... iyon daw pong square-shaped ang mukha, maswerte sa pera" (Because your face is square-shaped... it is said that those with a square-shaped face are fortunate when it comes to money). The same source then directly equates "square-shaped kong mukha" to being "in short, 'mapanga'". This linguistic link solidifies "square face" as the primary translation for the structural meaning.
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In daily Filipino conversations, describing someone as mapanga highlights a sharp, wide, or angular jaw structure.
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