el
masculine
/ˈpuɲo/
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Translation
fist
Word origin
From Latin pugnus ('fist'). The same root gives English 'pugnacious' and 'pugilist'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pugnus
- English cognates
- pugnacious, pugilist
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpuños
Examples
.
He clenched his fist tightly.
.
She banged the table with her fist.
desgastados.
The shirt has worn cuffs.
.
He gripped the handle of the walking stick.
¡ !
He raised his fist in protest!
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