Bofetadas (en. Slaps)

/bofeˈtaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A hit delivered with an open hand to someone's face.
He gave her a slap in a fit of anger.
Le dio una bofetada en un arrebato de ira.
An offense or insult that is considered humiliating.
His comment was like a slap to my pride.
Su comentario fue como una bofetada para mi orgullo.
The act of delivering a series of slaps.
The children were playing and playfully slapping each other.
Los niños jugaban y se daban bofetadas de forma juguetona.

Etymology

From the Old French 'bufet', meaning hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slap of reality
An action or comment that makes someone aware of the truth.
bofetada de realidad
to give a slap
To hit someone with an open hand, especially on the face.
dar una bofetada
to receive a slap
To experience humiliation or a harsh truth.
recibir una bofetada

Related Words

smack
A blow similar to a slap, but it may be less forceful.
cachetada
swat
A blow delivered with the hand, which may not be to the face.
manotazo
beating
An attack involving multiple blows, more severe than a slap.
golpiza

Slang Meanings

virtual slap
The hurtful comment was like a virtual slap to him.
El comentario hiriente fue como una bofetada virtual para él.
moral slap
Her criticism was received as a moral slap.
Su crítica fue recibida como una bofetada moral.