dar un codazo a

dar un codazo a
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to elbow
Un defensor del equipo contrario le dio un codazo a Armero en la cara.Armero was elbowed in the face by a defender from the opposing team.
b. to nudge
Mi esposa me dio un codazo en el costado para que me callara.My wife nudge me in the side to silence me.
c. to give ... a nudge
Marina le dio un codazo a Fernando para que cambiara de tema.Marina gave Fernando a nudge so he would change the subject.
d. to dig
Los dos hombres forcejearon un rato hasta que uno de ellos le dio un codazo al otro en las costillas y lo derribó.The two men wrestled for a while until one of them dug the other in the ribs and knocked him down.
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