"poner los cuernos" meaning in Spanish

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Phrase

Etymology: Already attested in the 13th century, as Old Spanish poner las cuernas, which, however, had the different meaning “to turn (someone) into a cuckold”. Etymology templates: {{inh|es|osp|poner las cuernas}} Old Spanish poner las cuernas Head templates: {{head|es|phrase|head=poner los cuernos}} poner los cuernos
  1. (idiomatic) to cheat on, put horns on Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: poner el gorro, gorrear, poner el cuerno Related terms: cornudo
    Sense id: en-poner_los_cuernos-es-phrase-Iusx12SV Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header

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