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    Bofetada (en. Slap)

    /bo.fe.ta.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of giving a slap.
    He gave her a slap for her behavior.
    Le dio una bofetada por su comportamiento.
    Sound produced by a slap upon impact.
    The sound of his slap resonated throughout the room.
    El ruido de su bofetada resonó en toda la sala.
    Physical reaction in response to a provocation.
    In his anger, he did not hesitate to give her a slap.
    En su enfado, no dudó en darle una bofetada.

    Etymology

    The word 'bofetada' comes from the old noun 'bofete', which referred to a blow given with the hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a slap
    To react violently to a provocation.
    dar una bofetada
    to receive a slap
    To suffer a strong response to an act.
    recibir una bofetada
    emotional slap
    A strong psychological impact due to an action or word.
    bofetada emocional

    Related Words

    smack
    Blow given with an open hand, similar to a slap.
    cachetada
    swat
    Blow given with the hand, which can be more informal.
    manotazo
    punch
    Blow delivered with a fist, as opposed to a slap.
    puñetazo

    Slang Meanings

    whack
    He gave him a whack for being naughty.
    Le dio un zape por hacer travesuras.
    slap
    That slap was unexpected and funny.
    Ese tortazo fue inesperado y divertido.