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    Guantes (en. Gloves)

    /ˈɡwantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Garment that covers the hands and fingers.
    In winter, it's important to wear gloves to protect against the cold.
    En invierno, es importante usar guantes para protegerse del frío.
    Sports accessory used in certain sports like boxing or baseball.
    The boxer put on the gloves before entering the ring.
    El boxeador se puso los guantes antes de entrar al ring.
    Garment used in medical or laboratory contexts to protect the hands.
    The doctor put on gloves before performing the surgery.
    El doctor se puso guantes antes de realizar la cirugía.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'glovum', which means 'glove'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put on the gloves
    To prepare to work or face a difficult situation.
    ponerse los guantes
    take off the gloves
    To stop acting cautiously or politely.
    quitarse los guantes

    Related Words

    hands
    Extremities of the human body used for grabbing and manipulating objects.
    manos
    coat
    Garment made to protect against the cold.
    abrigo

    Slang Meanings

    To have someone 'on hand'
    I always have my friends with gloves ready to help me.
    Siempre tengo a mis amigos con guantes listos para ayudarme.
    To be ready to fight!
    I saw him at the bar and told him to put on the gloves.
    Lo vi en el bar y le dije que se pusiera los guantes.