Choque (en. Shock)

/ˈt͡ʃoke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Violent impact between two bodies.
The crash between the two cars was brutal.
El choque entre los dos autos fue brutal.
Conflict or disagreement between people or groups.
There was a clash of ideas during the meeting.
Hubo un choque de ideas durante la reunión.
Sudden alteration in the functioning of a system.
The electrical shock damaged all the appliances.
El choque eléctrico dañó todos los aparatos.

Etymology

From the French 'choque', which means collision.

Common Phrases and Expressions

train crash
Collision between two trains.
choque de trenes
cultural clash
Conflict or misunderstanding between different cultures.
choque cultural
to be in conflict
To be in conflict or disagreement.
estar en choque

Related Words

collision
Violent encounter between bodies.
colisión
impact
Effect produced by the shock.
impacto
friction
Resistance or disagreement between parties.
fricción

Slang Meanings

Conflict between friends.
I had a clash with Juan over a silly thing.
Tuve un choque con Juan por una tontería.
Unexpected situation or emotional shock.
I had a shock when I heard the news.
Me dio un choque cuando supe la noticia.