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    Estocadas (en. Lunges)

    /es.to.'ka.das/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Combat technique in fencing or bullfighting that consists of a wound or thrust given with a rapier.
    The bullfighter made several stabs during the fight.
    El torero realizó varias estocadas durante la lidia.
    The action of piercing or wounding with a stab.
    Stabs must be applied with precision.
    Las estocadas se deben aplicar con precisión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stocada', which refers to a blow with a rapier.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To deal stabs
    To inflict deep or critical harm to someone or something.
    dar estocadas
    To receive stabs
    To suffer a significant blow or damage.
    recibir estocadas

    Related Words

    Rapier
    Long sword used in fencing.
    estoque
    Fencing
    The art of fighting with a sword.
    esgrima

    Slang Meanings

    Love stab
    It is said that his heart received a stab when he saw her.
    Se dice que su corazón recibió una estocada cuando la vio.
    Stab in the debate
    That was a stab that left his opponent speechless.
    Esa fue una estocada que dejó a su oponente sin palabras.