Carnal (en. Brother)

/karˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Refers to something that is related to the body or the senses.
Carnal passions can cloud judgment.
Las pasiones carnales pueden nublar el juicio.
It is colloquially used to refer to a close friend or someone with whom one has an intimate relationship.
He is my carnal, he is always by my side.
Él es mi carnal, siempre está a mi lado.

Etymology

From Latin 'carnalis', which means 'of flesh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fighting buddy
Friend or companion in difficult situations.
carnal de pelea
carnal and legal
To do things correctly and officially.
carnal y legal
to be carnal
To be considered as a very close brother or friend.
ser carnal

Related Words

carnality
Concept of being carnal or related to flesh.
carnalidad
fleshy
Having a lot of fleshy tissue.
carnoso
meats
Plural of flesh, referring to types of meat.
carnes

Slang Meanings

Friend or companion
I'm going to the movies with some carnales.
Voy al cine con unos carnales.
Brother
He is my carnal, I consider him like a brother.
Él es mi carnal, lo considero como un hermano.