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    Puños (en. Fists)

    /ˈpuɲos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Parts of the human body found at the ends of the arms, made up of bones, muscles, and skin.
    He clenched his fists before fighting.
    Él apretó los puños antes de pelear.
    The act of closing the hand in such a way that the fingers group together and form a ball.
    She raised her fists in sign of victory.
    Ella levantó los puños en señal de victoria.
    In some contexts, it refers to a measure of strength or aggression in a fight.
    He defended himself with his fists against his attacker.
    Se defendió con los puños ante su agresor.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pugno', which means 'to fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise one's fists
    To show determination or courage.
    levantar los puños
    to throw punches
    To hit with fists in an aggressive manner.
    dar puñetazos
    to make fists
    To close the hand forming a fist.
    hacer puños

    Related Words

    fist
    Closure of the hand, when the fingers are grouped together.
    puño
    to fight
    To physically struggle.
    pelear

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of a street fight.
    The fight was settled with fists in the corner.
    La pelea se resolvió a puños en la esquina.
    Used to refer to an expression of strength or courage.
    He went to confront him, with fists made.
    Fue a dar la cara, con los puños hechos.