poner los cuernos

Spanish

Etymology

Already attested in the 13th century, as Old Spanish poner las cuernas, which, however, had the different meaning “to turn (someone) into a cuckold”.

Phrase

poner los cuernos

  1. (idiomatic) to cheat on, put horns on
    Synonyms: poner el gorro, gorrear
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