cojones
/koˈxones/
el
noun
B2
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
Usage notes
Literally a crude word for testicles; in idioms it means courage («tener cojones») or expresses annoyance. Always vulgar and masculine-coded. Milder alternatives: «valor», «agallas», «coraje».
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