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    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.