poner los cuernos
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Spanish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Already attested in the 13th century, as Old Spanish poner las cuernas, which, however, had the different meaning “to turn (someone) into a cuckold”.
Phrase[edit]
- (idiomatic) to cheat on, put horns on
- Synonyms: poner el gorro, gorrear
- Se puso furioso cuando descubrió que su mujer le estaba poniendo los cuernos.
- He was furious when he found out his wife was cheating on him.