handcuff in Spanish
handcuff in Spanish is esposa, marroca, esposar — handcuff means one of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
handcuff in Spanish
esposa
marroca
esposar
(transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone.
enmarrocar
(transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone.
maniatar
(transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone.
What does "handcuff" mean?
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noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
"The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist."
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verb To put handcuffs on someone, or figuratively, to severely restrict someone's freedom of action.
"Regulations have handcuffed small businesses trying to expand."
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handcuff in a sentence
- The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist.
- Regulations have handcuffed small businesses trying to expand.
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What is "handcuff" in Spanish?
"handcuff" in Spanish is esposa, marroca, esposar. handcuff means: One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
How do you use "handcuff" in a sentence?
Example: "The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist." In Spanish, "handcuff" is esposa, marroca, esposar.
Are there other ways to say "handcuff" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "handcuff": esposa, marroca, esposar, enmarrocar, maniatar.
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