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    Atacaron (en. Attacked)

    /a.ta.ká.ɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Execute a violent action against someone or something.
    The men of the village attacked the bandits who threatened their home.
    Los hombres del pueblo atacaron a los bandidos que amenazaban su hogar.
    Direct oneself against someone with hostile intentions.
    The protesters attacked the police during the protest.
    Los manifestantes atacaron a la policía durante la protesta.
    Start a conflict or a discussion.
    The rivals attacked heavily at the press conference.
    Los rivales atacaron fuertemente en la rueda de prensa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'attaccare', which means to assault or besiege.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attack head-on
    Face a situation or someone directly.
    atacar de frente
    do not attack blindly
    Act with caution and thought before acting.
    no atacar a ciegas
    tackle a problem
    Address or resolve a specific problem.
    atacar un problema

    Related Words

    attack
    To initiate a violent or aggressive action.
    atacar
    attack
    Action of attacking, usually with aggressive intentions.
    ataque
    attacker
    Person who carries out the attack.
    atacante

    Slang Meanings

    Verbally attack someone directly and bluntly.
    In the meeting, they attacked their boss with criticism.
    En la reunión, atacaron a su jefe con críticas.
    Enter a place with the intention of causing trouble.
    The group arrived and attacked the bar without notice.
    El grupo llegó y atacaron el bar sin avisar.