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    Puñal (en. Dagger)

    /puˈnal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A long, sharp knife used as a weapon.
    The dagger sparkled under the light.
    El puñal brillaba bajo la luz.
    An instrument used in hunting or warfare, similar to a knife.
    He carried a dagger at his belt during the battle.
    Llevaba un puñal en el cinto durante la batalla.
    A symbolic element of betrayal or aggression.
    His betrayal was like a dagger to the heart.
    Su traición fue como un puñal en el corazón.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'punalis', which means 'perforating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stab someone
    To betray someone.
    dar un puñal
    underhanded dagger
    Unexpected and surprising betrayal.
    puñalada trapera
    to be a dagger
    To be dangerous or treacherous.
    ser un puñal

    Related Words

    dagger
    A longer white weapon than a dagger, used for stabbing.
    daga
    knife
    A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.
    cuchillo
    folding knife
    A knife with a blade that folds.
    navaja
    weapon
    An object intended to cause harm.
    arma

    Slang Meanings

    Shocking betrayal.
    His attitude was a dagger.
    Su actitud fue una puñalada.
    Imminent threat or danger.
    That look gave me a dagger.
    Esa mirada me dio un puñal.