Puñales (en. Daggers)

/puˈɲales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A steel instrument, sharp and pointed, designed to be stabbed or used in combat.

Daggers have been used in different cultures as weapons for personal defense.

Los puñales han sido utilizados en diferentes culturas como armas de defensa personal.

It refers to a type of knife or short sword.

The dagger the explorer carried was a memento from his trip through the Andes.

El puñal que llevaba el explorador era un recuerdo de su viaje por los Andes.

In a figurative context, it can indicate betrayal or disloyalty.

I felt that his words were daggers instead of support.

Sentí que sus palabras eran puñales en lugar de apoyo.

Comes from the Latin 'punalis', which means 'pointed'.

to stab someone

To betray someone.

clavar un puñal

to pull out daggers

To prepare to act treacherously.

sacar puñales

like a dagger

It refers to something that causes emotional pain quickly.

como un puñal

dagger

A bladed weapon similar to the dagger, but generally longer.

daga

knife

A cutting utensil used for cutting and in cooking.

cuchillo

white weapon

Any weapon that is cutting or piercing.

arma blanca

Betrayal

That was a real stab in the back.

Esa fue una verdadera puñalada por la espalda.

Jealousy

When I saw her talking to another, I felt like a dagger was thrown at me.

Cuando la vi hablar con otro, sentí que me lanzaron un puñal.