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    Coja (en. Take)

    /ˈko.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has difficulty walking due to an injured or defective leg.
    The lame woman walked slowly down the sidewalk.
    La mujer coja caminó lentamente por la acera.
    That limps or presents difficulty in the movement of one leg.
    The lame dog arrived at the shelter looking for help.
    El perro cojo llegó al refugio buscando ayuda.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coxa', which means hip or part of the leg.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be lame
    To have a leg or foot that doesn't function well.
    estar cojo
    lame in one foot
    An expression that refers to someone who has a specific defect or problem.
    coja de un pie
    to not be lame
    Indicates that one has no limitations in walking or in their abilities.
    no ser cojo

    Related Words

    cojo
    Masculine form that means the same.
    cojo
    limp
    Condition or state of being lame.
    cojera
    crippled
    A person who has a permanent physical disability.
    lisiado

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, it is used to refer to someone clumsy or who has a strange way of walking.
    That guy is a lame, he can’t even dance well.
    Ese chico es un cojo, no puede ni bailar bien.
    It is colloquially used to describe someone who is perceived as ineffective or who has a disadvantage.
    He is a lame at work, he can't handle the tasks.
    Es un cojo en el trabajo, no puede con las tareas.