poner los cuernos
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.