testuz (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/teˈstus/

Meaning

"Testuz" refers to the upper part of an animal's head where the skull and the muzzle meet. It is a term used mainly in the context of veterinary medicine, animal anatomy, or hunting.

Usage and Frequency

The word "testuz" is not commonly used in everyday language but rather in specific contexts related to animals. It is more likely to be found in written material, such as scientific texts or articles related to animals or anatomy.

Verb Forms

As "testuz" is a noun, it does not have applicable verb forms or tenses.

Gerund

N/A

Examples

1. El veterinario examinó el testuz del caballo en busca de lesiones. (The veterinarian examined the horse's forehead for injuries.)
2. El cazador apuntó hacia el testuz del ciervo para disparar. (The hunter aimed at the deer's forehead to shoot.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Testuz" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "testuz" comes from the Latin word "testūdinem," which refers to the skull or the head of an animal. Over time, it evolved into the Spanish term "testuz" with a similar meaning.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: frente (forehead), cráneo (skull), cabezón (bighead)
• Antonyms: mandíbula (jaw), boca (mouth), mentón (chin)