Ataques (en. Attacks)

/ataˈkes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of attacking or assaulting.
The attacks on the city were devastating.
Los ataques a la ciudad fueron devastadores.
Military or digital offensives.
Cyberattacks have increased in recent years.
Los ataques cibernéticos han aumentado en los últimos años.
Sudden and recurring emotional or physical crises.
He suffers from anxiety attacks frequently.
Sufre ataques de ansiedad frecuentemente.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'to attack', which comes from the Latin 'attacare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nervous breakdowns
Emotional crises characterized by anxiety.
ataques de nervios
heart attacks
Serious health problems related to the heart.
ataques al corazón
laughing fits
Uncontrollable reactions of laughter.
ataques de risa

Related Words

to attack
To carry out an attack against something or someone.
atacar
aggression
Violent action towards a person or entity.
agresión
offensive
Action of attacking after a period of preparation.
ofensiva

Slang Meanings

Surprise attack in a game.
He ambushed him just when he wasn't expecting it.
Le hizo un ataque justo cuando no lo esperaba.
Scene of chaos or problems.
The party turned into a total chaos at the end.
La fiesta se convirtió en un ataque total al final.