Brazas (en. Fathoms)

/ˈbɾa.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Each of the upper extremities of the human body.

She lifted her arms to greet.

Ella levantó los brazos para saludar.

Action of placing the arms in a specific position.

Keep your arms at your sides while walking.

Mantén los brazos a los lados mientras caminas.

It can be used to refer to the power of the movement made with the arms.

The swimmer's arms were very strong.

Las brazas del nadador eran muy fuertes.

From the Latin 'bracchium', meaning 'arm'.

to cross one's arms

Keeping the arms in a closed position, usually as a sign of disinterest or discontent.

cruzar los brazos

to place hands on hips

Placing hands on the hips, showing confidence or defiance.

poner los brazos en jarras

to catch someone red-handed

Catching someone in the act of doing something wrong, with hands involved.

coger a alguien con las manos en la masa

forearm

Part of the arm that extends from the elbow to the wrist.

antebrazo

shoulder

Joint that connects the arm to the trunk.

hombro

wrist

Joint that connects the arm to the hand.

muñeca

To have strength or physical abilities.

That guy has arms that would impress anyone.

Ese chico tiene unas brazas que impresionarían a cualquiera.

To use the arms for something unexpected or impressive.

When he jumped, his arms lifted him as if he were flying.

Cuando saltó, las brazas lo elevaron como si volara.