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    Picos (en. Peaks)

    /ˈpikos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sharp-pointed ends of something.
    The peaks of the mountains are difficult to climb.
    Los picos de las montañas son difíciles de escalar.
    Acute elevations on terrain or objects.
    The house design includes peaks on the roof.
    El diseño de la casa incluye picos en el techo.
    Prominent parts that resemble a point.
    The peaks of the swordfish are characteristic.
    Los picos del pez espada son característicos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'piccus' meaning 'peak' or 'point'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rooster peaks
    It refers to a dish that includes chopped tomato, onion, and other ingredients.
    picos de gallo
    poke in the eye
    It is used to describe a sudden discomfort or annoyance.
    pico en el ojo
    golden peaks
    It refers to a person who talks a lot or is very persuasive.
    picos de oro

    Related Words

    peak
    Extreme and sharp part of an object.
    pico
    spikiness
    Quality of being prickly or having spikes.
    picosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Peaks like in a sharp or incisive form.
    That joke was a peak we didn't expect.
    Esa broma fue un pico que no esperábamos.
    Usage in the context of an intense conversation.
    They had a peak of discussion during the meeting.
    Tuvieron un pico de discusión durante la reunión.