Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
codazo
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈðaθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounnudge
Example
En la mesa, me dio un codazo para llamar mi atención.
At the table, someone gave me a nudge to get my attention.
More examples
En la fila del autobús, me dio un codazo para colarse.
While in line for the bus, he gave me an elbow nudge to cut in.
Core concept
A quick poke with the elbow between people sitting close.
Common phrases
dar un codazo
give an elbow nudge
recibir un codazo
receive an elbow nudge
Similar words
codillazo: Forceful elbow blow that strikes another person with noticeable impact.
empujón: Firm physical push with hands or body that applies clear force to move someone or something.
roce: Gentle brushing contact that involves bodies or objects touching with very little force.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de tocar o golpear con el codo a otra persona, a menudo como señal para llamar la atención.
Word origin
Formed from codo 'elbow' plus the suffix -azo that denotes a strike or hit, reflecting its origin in Latin cubitum.
Usage tips
- Unlike empujón (a push), codazo denotes brief elbow contact to signal someone or to nudge past, so it implies a smaller but sharper contact than a general push.
Other meanings
- elbow jabnoun