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    Uña (en. A)

    /ˈu.ɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The hard part that protects the tips of fingers in humans and some animals.
    She broke a nail while playing basketball.
    Le rompió una uña mientras jugaba baloncesto.
    In the context of manicure, it refers to the beautification of nails.
    She went for a manicure and chose a bright color for her nails.
    Se fue a hacer la manicure y eligió un color brillante para sus uñas.
    Nail of an animal, such as in the case of a cat or a dog.
    The cat scratched the sofa with its claws, which are its nails.
    El gato rasguñó el sofá con sus garras, que son sus uñas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ungula', meaning 'nail' or 'claw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bite one's nails
    Act of biting the nails, often due to nervousness.
    morderse las uñas
    to have long nails
    It means that someone has nails that have not been trimmed or tidied up.
    tener las uñas largas
    to give a nail
    Expression that implies making a gesture or signal with the nail.
    dar la uña

    Related Words

    manicure
    Care and beautification of nails.
    manicura
    pedicure
    Treatment of toenails.
    pedicura
    artificial nail
    Artificial nail that adheres to the natural nail.
    uña postiza

    Slang Meanings

    To have very long nails.
    That girl has claw-like nails.
    Esa chica tiene uñas de garra.
    To describe something that is very well done.
    That design is on point!
    ¡Ese diseño está de uñas!