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    Empuñando (en. Wielding)

    /empuˈnando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold a weapon or tool with the hand.
    He was wielding his sword during the battle.
    Estaba empuñando su espada durante la batalla.
    To grab something tightly.
    Wielding the hammer, he began working on the project.
    Empuñando el martillo, empezó a trabajar en la obra.
    Refers to the action of handling an object firmly.
    He was wielding the fishing rod waiting to catch something.
    Estaba empuñando la caña de pescar esperando atrapar algo.

    Etymology

    From the verb "empuñar," which comes from the Latin 'impugno'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wielding a sword
    Holding a sword, generally in a combat context.
    empuñar una espada
    wielding fate
    Making firm decisions that affect the future.
    empuñando el destino

    Related Words

    grip
    Part of an object that is held with the hand.
    empuñadura
    to wield
    The act of grabbing or holding something with the hand.
    empuñar
    to arm
    To prepare a weapon for use.
    armar

    Slang Meanings

    To be ready to face a challenge.
    The team arrived wielding their tools, ready for work.
    El equipo llegó empuñando sus herramientas, listos para el trabajo.
    To take control of a situation.
    By taking the reins, he showed his leadership on the project.
    Al empuñar las riendas, mostró su liderazgo en el proyecto.