Tripas (en. Guts)

/ˈtɾipas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Internal organs that are part of the digestive system.

The cow's intestines are used in the making of sausages.

Las tripas de la vaca son utilizadas en la elaboración de chorizos.

Soft and juicy part of certain foods.

I love the taste of tripas when they are well cooked.

Me encanta el sabor de las tripas cuando son bien cocinadas.

Figurative expression that denotes bravery or courage.

That man has the guts necessary to face any challenge.

Ese hombre tiene las tripas necesarias para enfrentar cualquier desafío.

From the Latin 'tripes', meaning 'intestines' or 'entrails'.

to lack guts

To lack courage or bravery.

no tener tripas

to meddle in others' affairs

To interfere or intrude in others' matters.

meterse en las tripas

to act with guts

To act with bravery or determination.

hacer tripas

intestines

Tubes that are part of the digestive system.

intestinos

güeyas

Thin intestines that are used in gastronomy.

güeyas

entrails

Internal organs in a more general sense.

entrañas

To have the guts to do something.

She has the guts to challenge her boss.

Ella tiene tripas para desafiar a su jefe.

A person who is brave.

That boy is truly full of guts.

Ese chico es un verdadero de tripas.