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    Hacho (en. Hatchet)

    /ˈa.tʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Metal instrument used for cutting.
    The hacho is essential for farming.
    El hacho es fundamental para la labranza del campo.
    Fire or flame used for lighting.
    When the light went out, I lit a hacho to see.
    Cuando se apagó la luz, encendí un hacho para ver.
    Fire carried in one hand like a torch.
    The hacho illuminated the path on the dark night.
    El hacho iluminaba el camino en la oscura noche.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fax', 'facis', meaning torch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an effort
    To make a considerable effort.
    dar hacho
    with torch and fire
    In an intense or passionate manner.
    con hacho y fuego
    to be alert
    To be alert or prepared.
    estar a hacho

    Related Words

    torch
    Object that produces light through fire.
    antorcha
    fire
    Set of phenomena that occur during combustion.
    fuego
    to illuminate
    To provide light to a space.
    iluminar

    Slang Meanings

    Use of 'hacho' to refer to an energetic person.
    That boy has a hacho that never stops.
    Ese chico tiene un hacho que no se detiene nunca.
    Colloquial term to designate an exciting moment.
    The party was a total hacho, we all had a great time.
    La fiesta fue un hacho total, todos disfrutamos mucho.