el codazo

Word: codazo

Language: Spanish

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Meaning

The word codazo can be broken down into two parts: codo (which means "elbow") and the suffix -azo which often implies a forceful action or a blow.

1. Primary meaning:

   • Codazo refers to a sharp or forceful elbow strike, typically used in physical contexts such as fighting, bumping into someone or nudging discreetly.
   • Example: "Me dio un codazo en la costilla para llamar mi atención." ("He gave me an elbow jab to the ribs to get my attention.")

2. Secondary meaning:

   • In informal or metaphorical use, codazo can also refer to a sign or hint given subtly by elbowing someone to prompt or remind them of something.
   • For example, friends might give each other a codazo to hint a secret or to alert someone without speaking out.

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Parts

• Codo: Elbow
• -azo: A suffix used to indicate a strike or blow imparted by the root word; can also intensify the noun.

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Synonyms

• Golpe de codo: elbow strike
• Empujón: push (though less specific to an elbow)
• Toque: poke or touch (sometimes)
• Puñetazo: punch (similar as a blow but with the fist, not elbow)

Antonyms

• Since codazo is a specific physical action (a forceful elbow hit), common antonyms don't directly apply. But in a broader sense:

• Caricia: caress or gentle touch (opposite in terms of intensity and aggression)

• Ignorar: to ignore or not to touch (in interaction context)

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Summary

Codazo is a masculine noun in Spanish referring mainly to an elbow strike or a nudge sometimes used to attract attention discretely. It emphasizes the use of the elbow as a physical or metaphorical prompt.