Cojón (en. Balls)

/ko'xɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Male reproductive organ in animals.
The ball of this male is large.
El cojón de este macho es grande.
Vulgar usage to refer to testicles.
He hit his balls when he fell.
Se golpeó los cojones al caer.
Colloquial term that denotes courage or audacity.
You have to have guts to do that.
Tienes que tener cojones para hacer eso.

Etymology

The term comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'quxūn', which means 'testicle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has balls
Expression indicating that someone has courage or audacity.
tiene cojones
don't mess with me
Colloquial phrase that expresses annoyance or discomfort.
no me toques los cojones
do something with guts
To do something with determination and courage.
hacer algo con cojones

Related Words

cojone
Vulgar term that refers to a testicle.
cojone
cojona
Adjective that describes something incredible or surprising.
cojona
cojonudo
Colloquial term to describe something excellent or very good.
cojonudo

Slang Meanings

Extreme bravery or courage.
That guy has huge balls.
Ese tipo tiene unos cojones enormes.
Annoyance or irritation.
Don't be messing with me.
No me estés tocando los cojones.