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    Brinco (en. Jump)

    /ˈbɾinko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement made by rising from the ground by jumping.
    The child jumped with joy upon receiving the gift.
    El niño dio un brinco de alegría al recibir el regalo.
    Effect or result of a fright.
    The jump he made from the scare was unexpected.
    El brinco que dio por el susto fue inesperado.
    Increase due to a sudden change.
    The jump in price was notable this week.
    El brinco en el precio fue notable esta semana.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'brincar', which has roots in Latin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump
    To skip something or act with surprising speed.
    dar un brinco
    jump and jumps
    It refers to doing crazy or fun things as part of a game.
    brinco y brincos
    jump of happiness
    Reaction of joy that involves jumping.
    brinco de felicidad

    Related Words

    brincar
    To make a jump or move quickly.
    brincar
    salto
    Action of rising from the ground.
    salto
    saltito
    Small jump.
    saltito

    Slang Meanings

    Jump for fun.
    We had a jump at the party and everyone laughed.
    Hicimos un brinco en la fiesta y todos se rieron.
    Jump to escape from something.
    I had to jump to avoid getting caught in the rain.
    Tuve que dar un brinco para evitar que me atrapara la lluvia.