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    Bofetón (en. Slap)

    /bo.fe.ˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A strong hit delivered with an open hand.
    He slapped him in the face for his insolence.
    Le dio un bofetón en la cara por su insolencia.
    A severe criticism or reprimand.
    His comment was a slap to the director's reputation.
    Su comentario fue un bofetón a la reputación del director.

    Etymology

    From the term 'slap' which comes from Latin 'mānsuēnsi' referring to a blow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to slap
    To deliver an open-handed strike to the face.
    dar un bofetón
    to receive a slap
    To be punished or severely reprimanded.
    recibir un bofetón
    slap of reality
    A harsh reminder of the truth.
    bofetón de realidad

    Related Words

    slap
    A blow delivered with an open hand.
    bofetada
    smack
    A hit to the face, generally with the open part of the hand.
    cachetada
    reprimand
    To draw someone's attention to inappropriate behavior.
    reprimenda

    Slang Meanings

    Strong reprimand, usually in a humorous context.
    That was a slap at the meeting; no one saw it coming.
    Esa fue una bofetón en la reunión, nadie se lo esperaba.
    A blunt verbal hit.
    That criticism was a slap that surprised everyone.
    Esa crítica fue un bofetón que sorprendió a todos.