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    Garro (en. Garro)

    /ˈɡaro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A garro is a thick and heavy stick used as a weapon.
    The police officer used a garro to deter the criminals.
    El policía usó un garro para disuadir a los delincuentes.
    It refers to a type of strong blow delivered with a garro.
    He received a garro to the head and fell to the ground.
    Recibió un garro en la cabeza y cayó al suelo.
    In some regions, it refers to a fight where garros are used.
    At the party, a fight broke out between two groups.
    En la fiesta, se desató un garro entre dos grupos.

    Etymology

    The origin of 'garro' comes from the ancient term that referred to a staff or stick.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a garro
    to hit with a garro.
    dar un garro
    old garro
    it refers to a garro that is in poor condition or very used.
    garro viejo
    lucky garro
    expression used in some cultures to refer to an object that brings good fortune.
    garro de buena suerte

    Related Words

    garrote
    A garrote is a thick stick or bar, often used as a weapon.
    garrote
    mallet
    A mallet is a tool or weapon used for striking.
    mazo
    cane
    A cane is a stick used for support or as a tool.
    bastón

    Slang Meanings

    Surprise hit.
    He gave him a garro in the fight.
    Le dio un garro en la pelea.
    To damage or assault.
    Don’t take it the wrong way, it was just a friendly garro.
    No lo tomes a mal, solo fue un garro amistoso.