gancho — meaning in English

English meaning

clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
cliffhanger noun A dramatic ending that leaves a story unfinished so the audience is left wondering what happens next.
crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
hairpin noun A thin U-shaped pin used to hold hair in place.
hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
uppercut noun A punch thrown upward, typically aimed at the opponent's chin.

gancho is used for these senses in English:

clasp (countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
cliffhanger (narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
crook (obsolete) A support beam consisting of a post with a cross-beam resting upon it; a bracket or truss consisting of a vertical piece, a horizontal piece, and a strut.
hairpin A pin or fastener for the hair.
hookswitch The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.
peg (journalism) A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
uppercut (boxing) A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.

noun A dramatic ending that leaves a story unfinished so the audience is left wondering what happens next.
noun A result that people wait for eagerly, especially one that stays unclear until the very end.