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    Blas (en. Blas)

    /blas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An insult or derogatory comment towards someone.
    The blast he made in the meeting offended everyone present.
    El blas que lanzó en la reunión ofendió a todos los presentes.
    A derogatory expression that denotes contempt.
    His blast was inappropriate in that context.
    Su blas fue inapropiado en ese contexto.
    A word or phrase used to verbally attack someone.
    Social media was filled with blasts after his statement.
    Las redes sociales se llenaron de blas después de su declaración.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'blasa', which means 'offense' or 'injury'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a blast
    To make an offensive comment towards someone.
    dar un blas
    to receive a blast
    To be the object of an insult or derogatory comment.
    recibir un blas
    custom blast
    A personalized insult.
    blas a la carta

    Related Words

    blasphemy
    Irreverent expression or treatment towards the sacred.
    blasfemia
    coat of arms
    Coat of arms, although in some regions it is used disparagingly.
    blasón
    to boast
    To brag about something with exaggeration.
    blasonar

    Slang Meanings

    To say something very bold in a joking tone.
    He threw a blast at his friend and everyone laughed!
    ¡Le soltó un blas a su amigo y todos se rieron!
    To use insults to make the audience laugh.
    In stand-up, the comedian uses blasts to connect with his audience.
    En el stand-up, el comediante utiliza blas para conectar con su público.