Cojo (en. Lame)

/ˈko.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Who has difficulty walking due to an injury or malformation in one leg.

The dog was lame after being hit by a car.

El perro era cojo después de haber sido atropellado.

Said of a thing: that it is not complete or that something is missing.

This table is wobbly because one leg is broken.

Esta mesa está coja porque una pata está rota.

In jargon, it is sometimes used to refer to something that does not work properly.

The car is not functioning well, it doesn't start properly.

El coche está cojo, no arranca bien.

From the Latin 'cŏcus', which means 'lame'.

to be lame

Refers to having a problem or not being in full capacity.

estar cojo

lame on one leg

It is used to describe someone who has a specific physical problem.

cojo de una pata

lame, but happy

Expression indicating that despite difficulties, a positive attitude is maintained.

cojo, pero feliz

lameness

Difficulty walking.

cojera

to limp

Walking unevenly due to a problem in the legs.

cojear

one-armed

A person who has lost a hand or arm.

manco

Something defective or not working well.

This phone is defective, the screen does not respond.

Este teléfono está cojo, la pantalla no responde.

Said of someone who has a temporary disability.

After the operation, he is lame but improving.

Después de la operación, está cojo pero mejorando.