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    Atacan (en. Attack)

    /a.taˈkan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause harm or aggression to someone or something.
    The enemies attack the city at dawn.
    Los enemigos ataca a la ciudad al amanecer.
    To carry out a military offensive.
    The armed forces attack their adversaries on the battlefield.
    Las fuerzas armadas ataca a sus adversarios en el campo de batalla.
    To criticize or strongly question someone.
    The critics attack her new movie mercilessly.
    Los críticos ataca su nueva película sin piedad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'ataccare', which means 'to board' or 'to assault'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they attack again
    Indicates that someone or something is carrying out an attack again.
    atacan de nuevo
    they attack silently
    Refers to an attack that is carried out without being detected.
    atacan silenciosamente
    they attack the city
    Implies an attack on a specific location.
    atacan la ciudad

    Related Words

    attack
    To initiate an attack.
    atacar
    assault
    Action of attacking a place or someone.
    asalto
    offensive
    Action of attacking.
    ofensiva
    aggressor
    Person who attacks.
    agresor

    Slang Meanings

    To verbally attack someone in a discussion.
    In the meeting, she attacks her colleague over his proposal.
    En la reunión, ella atacan a su colega por su propuesta.
    A team that surprises another in the game.
    Our team attacks when they least expect it.
    Nuestro equipo ataca cuando menos lo esperan.