fist

the hand when the fingers are curled up and pressed against the palm, usually to make a tight ball or to hit someone

puño

• make a fist

Collocations clench one's fists · hit with a fist

• He clenched his fists and prepared to fight.

  Apretó los puños y se preparó para pelear.

used in expressions that refer to something being strong or powerful, often like a closed hand

puño (en metáfora)

• have a tight fist

Collocations tight fist · loose fist

• She has a tight fist when it comes to money.

  Ella tiene un puño cerrado cuando se trata de dinero.