Cojones Meaning in English
word
kəˈhoʊniːz
kuh-HOH-neez
kəˈhoʊniːz
kuh-HOH-neez
Definition
A slang, vulgar word originally from Spanish, literally meaning "testicles" but often used to refer to bravery, boldness, or courage.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and vulgar—use with caution. Often heard in expressions like 'have the cojones to...' or to praise someone's courage. Not appropriate in formal or polite conversation. Similar to 'balls' in English.
Spanish: cojones - huevos (vulg.)Portuguese (BR): cojonesPortuguese (PT): cojonesChinese (Simplified): 胆量 - 雄心 (俚语，粗俗)Chinese (Traditional): 膽量 - 雄心 (俚語，粗俗)Hindi: हिम्मत - साहस (अशिष्ट)Arabic: شجاعة (عامية، سوقية)Bengali: বল্ড (অশ্লীল) - সাহস (অশ্লীল)Russian: яйца (грубое) - смелость (грубое)Japanese: 根性（スラング・卑語）- 玉（卑語）Vietnamese: bi (tục) - gan (tục)Korean: 간(속어, 비속어) - 배짱(속어, 비속어)Turkish: taşak (argo) - cesaret (argo)Urdu: غنڈہ گردی (عامیانہ) - ہمت (عامیانہ)Indonesian: nyali (kasar) - keberanian (kasar)
Example Sentences
It takes real cojones to stand up to the boss.
basic
She has the cojones to say what everyone is thinking.
basic
Not everyone has the cojones to try something new.
basic
Dude, you've got serious cojones for pulling that stunt!
natural
I wish I had the cojones to quit my job and travel the world.
natural
He finally showed some cojones and asked her out.
natural