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    Espuela (en. Spur)

    /esˈpwela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metallic device placed on the heel of a rider's boots.
    The cowboy adjusted his spurs before mounting the horse.
    El vaquero ajustó sus espuelas antes de montar a caballo.
    In the military context, an insignia used on uniforms.
    The gold spurs in his uniform highlighted his rank.
    Las espuelas de oro en su uniforme destacaban su rango.
    It is used figuratively to refer to stimulating or inciting someone to act.
    His speech was the spur they needed to motivate themselves.
    Su discurso fue la espuela que necesitaban para motivarse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spuela', which means 'spur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone a spur
    To encourage someone to do something.
    dar la espuela
    to be as stiff as a spur
    To be stiff or tense.
    estar como una espuela
    there is no spur that is not felt
    Everything has consequences.
    no hay espuela que no se sienta

    Related Words

    rider
    A person who rides a horse.
    jinete
    horse
    A four-legged animal used for riding.
    caballo
    saddle
    A set of elements used for riding a horse.
    montura

    Slang Meanings

    To have a spur on hand
    To be prepared to act quickly.
    Estar preparado para actuar rápidamente.
    To put on spurs
    To awaken interest or excitement in something.
    Despertar interés o emoción en algo.