Anzuelo (en. Hook)

/anˈθwelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A hook used in fishing.

Example Sentence: The fisherman placed the hook on the rod.

El pescador colocó el anzuelo en la caña.

Definition: A trap or seduction to attract someone.

Example Sentence: He used an emotional hook to get her attention.

Utilizó un anzuelo emocional para conseguir su atención.

Definition: Any object used to hook or hold something.

Example Sentence: He hung the clothes with a hook on the wall.

Colgó la ropa con un anzuelo en la pared.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'ansula', a diminutive of 'ansa', which means 'handle' or 'a handle of an object'.

Phrase: meat hook

Meaning: A trap used by butchers to catch animals.

anzuelo de carne

Phrase: to fall for the hook

Meaning: To be caught in a trap or difficult situation.

caer en el anzuelo

Phrase: fishing hooks

Meaning: Specialized hooks for fishing.

anzuelos de pesca

Related Word: fishing

Description: Activity of catching fish.

pesca

Related Word: bait

Description: Food used to attract fish to the hook.

carnada

Related Word: trap

Description: A device for capturing or holding something.

trampa

Slang Meaning: A hook used to seduce someone.

Example: That guy is a hook; he always knows how to charm.

Ese chico es un anzuelo, siempre sabe cómo conquistar.

Slang Meaning: A deceptive strategy to obtain something.

Example: That offer was just a hook to sell more products.

Esa oferta era solo un anzuelo para vender más productos.