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    Emboscada (en. Ambush)

    /em.bosˈka.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of ambushing, in which people hide to attack unexpectedly.
    The ambush was so effective that the enemy had no time to react.
    La emboscada fue tan efectiva que el enemigo no tuvo tiempo de reaccionar.
    Place where an ambush takes place.
    They chose a strategic location for the ambush in the woods.
    Escogieron un lugar estratégico para la emboscada en el bosque.
    verb
    To prepare a surprise attack against an enemy.
    They decided to ambush the rival group while they crossed the river.
    Decidieron emboscar al grupo rival mientras cruzaban el río.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'emboscar', which derives from the Latin 'imboscāre', meaning to hide in the woods.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into an ambush
    To be a victim of a surprise attack.
    caer en una emboscada
    to prepare an ambush
    To plan a surprise attack.
    preparar una emboscada

    Related Words

    ambusher
    Person who ambushes.
    emboscador
    to ambush
    Action of carrying out an ambush.
    emboscar

    Slang Meanings

    Trap or misleading situation.
    That offer was an ambush to deceive you.
    Esa oferta era una emboscada para engañarte.
    To attack by surprise.
    The players decided to set an ambush in the match.
    Los jugadores decidieron hacer una emboscada en el partido.