Atacados (en. Attacked)
ata'kados
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is under attack.
The building was attacked by vandals.
El edificio estaba atacado por los vándalos.
That has suffered an attack or aggression.
Those attacked by the dog were taken to the hospital.
Los atacados por el perro fueron llevados al hospital.
That feels pressured or besieged, whether physically or emotionally.
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by so many responsibilities.
A veces me siento atacado por tantas responsabilidades.
Etymology
Comes from the verb attack, from the Latin 'attaccare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be overwhelmed
To feel under pressure or besieged by external circumstances.
estar atacado
attacked by criticism
To receive negative or harsh comments.
atacado por la crítica
Related Words
to attack
To initiate an attack against someone or something.
atacar
aggression
Violent action taken against another.
agresión
Slang Meanings
To feel overwhelmed by difficult situations.
That task has me overwhelmed, I don’t know if I can handle it.
Esa tarea me tiene atacado, no sé si puedo con ello.
To be extremely angry or frustrated.
When they told me that, I was shocked.
Cuando me dijeron eso, me quedé atacado.