Cuerno (en. Horn)

/ˈkwerno/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Extension in the form of an antler that certain animals have, such as deer or bulls.

Example sentence: The male deer has large horns during the mating season.

El ciervo macho tiene cuernos grandes durante la época de apareamiento.

Definition: Any object shaped like a horn.

Example sentence: The musical instrument is played by blowing into the horn.

El instrumento musical se toca soplando en el cuerno.

Definition: In mythology, what sometimes symbolizes fertility or abundance.

Example sentence: The representation of the cornucopia is present in many cultures.

La representación del cuerno de la abundancia está presente en muchas culturas.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn' or 'antler'.

Phrase: to give horns

Meaning: To deceive a partner by being unfaithful.

dar cuernos

Phrase: to put horns on someone

Meaning: To commit infidelity to someone.

poner los cuernos

Phrase: cornucopia

Meaning: Symbol of prosperity and wealth.

cuerno de la abundancia

Related word: cuckold

Description: A person who has been deceived in their romantic relationship.

cornudo

Related word: antlers

Description: Set of horns that an animal has.

cornamenta

Related word: little horn

Description: A diminutive form of horn.

cuernito

Meaning: A person deceived by their partner.

Example: Juan is a cuckold because his girlfriend cheated on him.

Juan es un cuerno porque su novia lo engañó.

Meaning: Infidelity.

Example: They say she is putting horns on her boyfriend.

Dicen que le está poniendo cuernos a su novio.