Chocamos (en. Collide)
/tʃoˈkamoz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To encounter or collide with something in motion.
We crashed into a tree on the road.
Chocamos contra un árbol en la carretera.
To agree or come to an understanding on something.
We clashed in our opinions about the project.
Chocamos en nuestras opiniones sobre el proyecto.
To experience an emotional or psychological impact.
We crashed upon receiving the unexpected news.
Chocamos al recibir la noticia inesperada.
Etymology
From the verb chocar, which comes from the French 'choquer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crash on the road
Colliding with another vehicle.
chocar en la carretera
we clash ideas
Agreeing in the exchange of proposals.
chocamos ideas
clash with reality
Facing a difficult or unexpected situation.
chocar con la realidad
Related Words
crash
Verb meaning to collide or encounter obstacles.
chocar
collision
The act of crashing or the result of a crash.
colisión
impact
The force or effect produced by contact.
impacto
Slang Meanings
To enter into conflict
Those two always clash in their ideas.
Esos dos siempre chocan en sus ideas.
To have a disagreement
When we argue, sometimes we clash.
Cuando discutimos, a veces chocamos.