elbow

S2 W1

BrE /ˈɛlbəʊ/ AmE /ˈɛlboʊ/

noun / verb en → es

1 BODY PART A1

the part of the arm between the hand and the upper arm, or the joint in this position

codo

  • have a sore elbow

Collocations elbow injury · elbow pain

  • He has a bad elbow.

    Tiene un codo malo.

2 ACTION B1

to push or hit someone with your elbow

golpear con el codo, empujar con el codo

  • [transitive], T + obj

Collocations elbow sb in the ribs · elbow sb out of the way

  • He elbowed me in the side.

    Me empujó con el codo en las costillas.

1 MEAL B2

the time when you eat your main meal of the day, usually in the evening

cena

  • [uncountable]

Collocations have dinner at home · dinner party

  • What time is dinner?

    ¿A qué hora es la cena?

1 SPORTS C1

a position in some sports, such as football or basketball, where you are near the middle of your team's defensive line

medio campo

  • [uncountable]

Collocations play midfield · midfield player

  • He plays in midfield.

    Juega en el medio campo.