horn

US /hɔːrn/
UK /hɔːrn/
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cuerno

a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the head of some animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats

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The bull lowered its head and charged, its sharp horns aimed at the matador.
El toro bajó la cabeza y cargó, sus afilados cuernos apuntando al torero.
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Many animals use their horns for defense or in mating rituals.
Muchos animales usan sus cuernos para defenderse o en rituales de apareamiento.
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bocina, claxon

a device on a vehicle that makes a loud noise as a warning

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He honked the car horn to get her attention.
Tocó la bocina del coche para llamar su atención.
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The ship's horn blared through the fog.
La bocina del barco sonó a través de la niebla.
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hooterbuzzersiren
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corno, trompa

a brass musical instrument, especially a French horn

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She played a beautiful melody on the French horn.
Ella tocó una hermosa melodía con el corno francés.
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The orchestra's brass section includes trumpets, trombones, and horns.
La sección de metales de la orquesta incluye trompetas, trombones y cornos.
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French hornbrass instrument
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tocar la bocina, pitar

to sound a horn, especially a vehicle's horn

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He had to horn loudly to avoid hitting the deer.
Tuvo que tocar la bocina fuertemente para evitar atropellar al ciervo.
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Don't horn at pedestrians; it's rude.
No toques la bocina a los peatones; es de mala educación.
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