Ataca (en. Attacks)

/a'ta.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To exercise a violent or aggressive action against someone or something.

The army attacks the enemy at the border.

El ejército ataca al enemigo en la frontera.

To try to harm or damage someone in a verbal or physical context.

She exploits her weak points in the discussion.

Ella ataca sus puntos débiles en la discusión.

To initiate an action or a process.

The team attacks with new ideas at the meeting.

El equipo ataca con nuevas ideas en la reunión.

From Latin 'attaccāre', meaning to assault or approach.

attack from behind

to surprise someone when they least expect it.

ataca por la espalda

seize the day

to start the day with energy and determination.

ataca el día

confront your fear

to face what intimidates or frightens you.

ataca tu miedo

attack

Action of attacking.

ataque

attacker

Person who attacks.

atacante

attackable

That can be attacked.

atacable

To attack someone on social media.

That discussion on Twitter was a massive attack.

Esa discusión en Twitter fue un ataque masivo.

To have an attack of laughter or excitement.

I had an attack when I heard the news.

Me dio un ataque cuando escuché la noticia.