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    Puño (en. Fist)

    /ˈpuɲo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of the hand that is formed by clenching the fingers.
    The boy made a fist with his hand to show his courage.
    El niño hizo un puño con la mano para demostrar su coraje.
    A blow given with the fist.
    He punched him with all his strength.
    Le dio un puñetazo con todas sus fuerzas.
    In the context of handwriting, it also refers to the shape or style of the letters.
    His handwriting is very legible and neat.
    Su puño es muy legible y ordenado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pugno', which means to fight or wrestle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw a punch
    To hit hard with the fist.
    dar un puñetazo
    to clench one's fist
    To tighten the hand so that the fingers close.
    hacer puño
    to take by force
    To dominate or control something firmly.
    llevar a puño

    Related Words

    punch
    A blow delivered with the fist.
    puñetazo
    raised fist
    Gesture of raising the fist, often as a symbol of resistance or struggle.
    puño en alto
    iron fists
    Force or overwhelming control over something or someone.
    puños de hierro

    Slang Meanings

    Physical fight or brawl.
    A fight broke out between the two in the bar.
    Se armó un puño entre los dos en el bar.
    Action of gathering or uniting efforts for a specific purpose.
    Let’s rally together to organize the event.
    Vamos a hacer un puño para organizar el evento.