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    Pescuezo (en. Neck)

    /pesˈkweθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The part of an animal's body that connects the head to the trunk.
    The rooster's neck is very distinctive.
    El pescuezo del gallo es muy distintivo.
    In some contexts, it refers to the neck area of humans.
    My neck hurts after so many hours of work.
    Me duele el pescuezo después de tantas horas de trabajo.
    A term used in the culinary field to refer to the neck part of certain animals in food preparation.
    The chicken neck can be used to make a delicious broth.
    El pescuezo de pollo se puede utilizar para hacer un caldo delicioso.

    Etymology

    The word 'pescuezo' comes from the Latin 'pectinīcus', which means 'neck' or 'throat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit someone in the neck
    To hit or give someone a strong warning.
    dar en el pescuezo
    to have a bull's neck
    To have a very muscular or robust neck.
    tener un pescuezo de toro

    Related Words

    throat
    Part of the body located between the mouth and the esophagus.
    garganta
    neck
    Part of the body that connects the head to the trunk.
    cuello

    Slang Meanings

    In slang, 'pescuezo' can refer to a person who is considered rebellious or problematic.
    That guy is a troublemaker, he is always getting into problems.
    Ese chico es un pescuezo, siempre se está metiendo en problemas.
    Used to describe someone who is intruding where they don't belong.
    Don't be a busybody, it's not your concern.
    No seas pescuezo, no es tu asunto.