Contraataque (en. Counterattack)

/kon.tra.a.tak.e/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Action of attacking after having been attacked.

Example Sentence: The team's counterattack allowed them to regain the lead in the match.

El contraataque del equipo le permitió recuperar la ventaja en el partido.

Definition: In military strategy, an attack carried out to disrupt the enemy after their attack.

Example Sentence: The general ordered a counterattack to halt the enemy's advance.

El general ordenó un contraataque para frenar el avance del enemigo.

Definition: Quick and effective response to a verbal criticism or attack.

Example Sentence: His verbal counterattack surprised everyone in the meeting.

Su contraataque verbal sorprendió a todos en la reunión.

Etymology/Origin: The word comes from the prefix 'counter-' meaning 'in opposition' and 'attack' from the Latin 'attacare'.

Phrase: launch a counterattack

Meaning: to carry out an attack in response to a previous one.

lanzar un contraataque

Phrase: surprise counterattack

Meaning: unexpected attack in response to an attack.

contraataque sorpresa

Related Word: attack

Description: Action of besieging or harming someone.

ataque

Related Word: defense

Description: Action of protecting oneself from an attack.

defensa

Related Word: strategy

Description: Plan or method to achieve a goal.

estrategia

Slang Meaning: Moment of revenge or forceful response.

Slang Example: When they made a cruel comment, his counterattack was memorable.

Cuando le hicieron un comentario cruel, su contraataque fue memorable.

Slang Meaning: Regain control after an adverse attack.

Slang Example: His counterattack in the debate was critical for his victory.

Su contraataque en el debate fue crítico para su victoria.