Definitions tagged garra in the street dictionary.
To approach a challenge with intense aggression and absolute determination. It implies fighting with grit, leaving everything on the field, and being ready to overwhelm an opponent by any means necessary. (Popularized by Argentine football figure Diego 'Cholo' Simeone to describe a warrior-like, high-intensity mentality).
- We are going to go out and play this final con el cuchillo entre los dientes.
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Used in colloquial speech to mean strength, drive, or energy (likely derived from the English word punch).
We need to put some punche into this last stretch of the project.
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To have dirty fingernails with a visible line of black grime under them (black is the color of mourning, or luto).
She had to go get a manicure and pedicure because she had Tener luto en las uñas.
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When a rooster's spurs begin to sprout or bud. (The term refers to the initial button-like growth of the spurs as a young bird reaches maturity.)
My rooster is embotonando already.
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