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    Ataque (en. Stroke)

    /aˈta.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Confrontation or physical or verbal aggression.
    The attack from the enemies took the village by surprise.
    El ataque de los enemigos tomó por sorpresa al pueblo.
    Sudden illness affecting an organ or function.
    He suffered a heart attack this weekend.
    Sufrió un ataque al corazón este fin de semana.
    Aggressive movement in a game or sport.
    The team's attack was very effective.
    El ataque del equipo fue muy efectivo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attacare', which means 'to touch' or 'to grasp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nervous breakdown
    Emotional crisis characterized by anxiety or extreme stress.
    ataque de nervios
    fit of laughter
    Crisis of uncontrollable laughter.
    ataque de risa
    sneak attack
    Unexpected and surprising blow.
    ataque furtivo

    Related Words

    to attack
    To carry out an act of aggression or attack.
    atacar
    defense
    Action of protecting oneself against an attack.
    defensa
    aggression
    Action of attacking someone or something.
    agresión

    Slang Meanings

    Surprise or strong emotional impact.
    The gossip was an attack on Juan's ego.
    El chisme fue un ataque al ego de Juan.
    State of extreme nerves or tension.
    I had an attack when I heard that news.
    Me dio un ataque cuando escuché esa noticia.