cojones
What it means
Vulgar exclamation, courage or emphatic reference.
Literally “testicles”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ko ho nes”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Especially Spain; singular cojón appears in related expressions.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Especially Spain; singular cojón appears in related expressions. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.