Amago (en. Threat)

/aˈmaɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

In the context of fighting, a movement made as if an attack were to be executed, but which does not materialize.

The boxer made a feint to mislead his opponent.

El boxeador lanzó un amago para despistar a su oponente.

In psychology, an expression or gesture that suggests an intention without carrying it out.

The feint of anger was enough for the children to stop.

El amago de enfado fue suficiente para que los niños se detuvieran.

From the verb 'amagar', which means to hint or make a gesture as a preparation for something.

feint of a fight

A situation where it seems that a conflict is about to occur, but it does not materialize.

amago de pelea

to make a feint

To perform an action that indicates a possible intention, but that ultimately does not take place.

hacer un amago

to feint

To make a gesture that indicates an intention without completing it.

amagar

to deviate

To change direction or purpose.

desviarse

simulation

Act of doing something as if it were real, even though it is not.

simulación

An attempt that is unsuccessful.

The attempt to go out with her ended in a simple greeting.

El amago de salir con ella terminó en un simple saludo.

A joke or trick.

That was just a feint; he’s not going to give her the money.

Ese fue solo un amago, no le va a dar el dinero.