Brazo (en. Arm)
/ˈbɾa.θo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Limb of the human body that connects the shoulder to the hand.
My arm hurts after exercising.
Me duele el brazo después de hacer ejercicio.
Part of some objects that has an extension similar to an arm.
The couch has a very comfortable arm.
El sofá tiene un brazo muy cómodo.
Extension or prolonged part of a mechanism or tool.
The crane's arm lifts heavy loads.
El brazo del grúa levanta cargas pesadas.
Etymology
From Latin 'bracchium', which means 'arm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fall into the arms of Morpheus
To fall into a deep sleep.
meterse en brazos de Morfeo
to open one's arms
To welcome someone with joy or warmth.
abrir los brazos
to have a long reach
To have influence or power in a situation.
tener brazo largo
Related Words
forearm
Part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist.
antebrazo
shoulder
Joint that connects the arm to the torso.
hombro
elbow
Joint that allows the movement of the arm in its middle part.
codo
Slang Meanings
Strong arm.
That guy is the strong arm of the team.
Ese tipo es el brazo fuerte del equipo.
Iron fist.
The boss has an iron fist in his company.
El jefe tiene un brazo de hierro en su empresa.