echarle cojones a algo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, to throw balls on something.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eˌt͡ʃaɾle koˌxones a ˈalɡo/ [eˌt͡ʃaɾ.le koˌxo.nes a ˈal.ɣ̞o]
  • Syllabification: e‧char‧le co‧jo‧nes a al‧go

Verb

echarle cojones a algo (first-person singular present le echo cojones a algo, first-person singular preterite le eché cojones a algo, past participle le echado cojones a algo)

  1. (vulgar) to brave something out, to have the guts to do something
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