Kilo Lingo

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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This word is part of lesson 53.