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    Horca (en. Gallows)

    /'orka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure used to execute a person by hanging.
    The gallows was a common method of execution in the Middle Ages.
    La horca fue un método común de ejecución en la Edad Media.
    Frame formed by a vertical post and a horizontal crossbeam.
    A gallows was built in the town square as a final warning.
    Se construyó una horca en la plaza del pueblo como última advertencia.

    Etymology

    The word 'gallows' comes from the Latin 'furca', which means 'fork' or 'tongs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the gallows
    To suffer a severe sentence.
    caer en la horca
    to catch someone with the gallows
    To discover someone in a compromising situation.
    coger a alguien con la horca

    Related Words

    hanging
    Action of hanging a person.
    ahorcamiento
    execution
    Act of carrying out a death penalty.
    ejecución
    punishment
    Penalty imposed on someone for a crime.
    castigo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a dangerous or risky situation.
    That guy is on the gallows, he doesn't know how to get out of that problem.
    Ese tipo está en la horca, no sabe cómo salir de ese problema.
    To feel trapped or cornered.
    I feel like I'm on the gallows with so many debts.
    Me siento en la horca con tantas deudas.