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    Esposas (en. Handcuffs)

    /esˈpo.sas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device used by security agencies to restrict movement of hands.
    The police officer put the handcuffs on the suspect.
    El policía le puso las esposas al sospechoso.
    Colloquial term for referring to marriage or a committed relationship.
    They say that marriage is the handcuffs of love.
    Dicen que el matrimonio son las esposas del amor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sponsae', meaning 'betrothed' or 'married'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on the handcuffs
    To place handcuffs on someone.
    dar las esposas
    to be in handcuffs
    To be in a committed relationship.
    estar entre las esposas
    handcuffs of love
    Colloquial expression referring to marriage.
    esposas del amor

    Related Words

    to handcuff
    To place or put on handcuffs.
    esposar
    husband
    Man who is married or in a couple relationship.
    esposo
    married woman
    Woman who is married or in a couple relationship.
    esposada

    Slang Meanings

    Commitment in a romantic relationship.
    That wedding was like putting on handcuffs.
    Esa boda fue como ponerse las esposas.
    To be trapped in a relationship.
    Since he got married, he feels handcuffed.
    Desde que se casó, se siente con esposas.