Carriazo (en. Carriazo)

/kaˈrɪ.a.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A strong blow that causes damage or pain.
The boxer received a carriazo that left him dazed.
El boxeador recibió un carriazo que lo dejó aturdido.
A sudden action that causes a negative effect.
That decision was a carriazo for the whole team.
Esa decisión fue un carriazo para todo el equipo.
An unexpected accident or mishap.
He had a carriazo while riding his bicycle.
Tuvo un carriazo mientras montaba en bicicleta.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'carria' which refers to a load or weight that is carried.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to receive a carriazo
to suffer an unexpected blow or damage.
recibir un carriazo
to give a carriazo
to cause damage or an impact to someone.
dar un carriazo

Related Words

load
weight that is transported.
carga
blow
impact or crash.
golpe

Slang Meanings

A problem or complicated situation.
That project turned into a carriazo.
Ese proyecto se convirtió en un carriazo.
A painful or uncomfortable experience.
His breakup was a true emotional carriazo.
Su ruptura fue un verdadero carriazo emocional.