What does «cuño» mean in Spanish?
- The metal die or mold with which coins, medals and the like are stamped. Also the name given to the impression or sign left by this die.
- Stamp with which it is printed.
- A set of characteristics of something that indicate its origin; trace, sign.
Examples of use in Spanish: "dejar el cuño de su personalidad".
"partido político de cuño racista"
- Stamp.
♦ Used in: Cuba - A solid piece of conical or pyramidal shape used to widen an indentation, support a door so that it does not open, etc.; wedge.
- In Militia, the same as cúneo: triangular formation of a troop corps; wedge.
- By extension, a large group of troops or people in general; platoon.
- (de nuevo cuño) That is current or of recent creation; modern, recent.
Examples of use in Spanish: "«instagramer» es una palabra de nuevo cuño".
- (de nuevo cuño) Who has recently acquired his or her social position, profession or guild.
Examples of use in Spanish: "es abogado de nuevo cuño".
- (poner el cuño) To affirm that something will happen, is authentic, is official, etc. Equivalent to "affixing the signature".
Examples of use in Spanish: "cuando la adivina te dice algo, ponle el cuño de que ocurrirá".
"Para colmo, podías hablar con ella de todo. Y cuando te decía algo, ponle el cuño que pasaba. Era un horóscopo ambulante", El hombre, la hembra, y el hambre, Daína Chaviano.