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    Cuernos (en. Horns)

    /ˈkwɛr.nos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bony extensions that emerge from the heads of some animals.
    Deer have horns that shed each year.
    Los ciervos tienen cuernos que mudan cada año.
    A symbol of infidelity in a relationship.
    I found out that he/she was cheated on.
    Me enteré que le pusieron los cuernos.
    In popular culture, horns can represent power or aggression.
    In many mythologies, gods have horns to show their strength.
    En muchas mitologías, los dioses tienen cuernos para mostrar su fuerza.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'cornu', which means 'horn' or 'tip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to betray someone
    To deceive someone, especially in a romantic relationship.
    poner los cuernos
    to be cheated on
    To be the victim of infidelity.
    llevar cuernos
    horns of the moon
    It refers to something very rare or unusual.
    cuernos de la luna

    Related Words

    horn
    Bony extension found on the heads of certain animals.
    cuerno
    antlers
    A set of horns that an animal has.
    cornamenta

    Slang Meanings

    Infidelity or deceit in a relationship.
    He/She is sad because he/she was cheated on.
    Está triste porque le dieron los cuernos.
    To be mocked or a victim of betrayal.
    I feel like a fool, I was cheated on.
    Me siento como un tonto, me pusieron los cuernos.