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    Golpe (en. Bang)

    /ˈɡol.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of hitting.
    The knock on the door surprised me.
    El golpe en la puerta me sorprendió.
    Injury produced by an impact.
    I suffered a hit on the head during the match.
    Sufrí un golpe en la cabeza durante el partido.
    Coup d'état or violent change of government.
    The coup d'état changed the country's history.
    El golpe de estado cambió la historia del país.
    verb
    To make a hit, to impact with force.
    Hit the ball firmly.
    Golpea la pelota con firmeza.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'culpe', which means 'blame' or 'sin', related to the force of impact.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit
    To carry out an impactful action or achieve something unexpectedly.
    dar un golpe
    stroke of luck
    An unexpected and fortunate event.
    golpe de suerte
    low blow
    Unfair or deceptive action that causes harm.
    golpe bajo

    Related Words

    thump
    Strong and sudden blow.
    golpetazo
    hits
    Plural of hit, refers to multiple impacts.
    golpes
    hitter
    A person who hits, or an instrument for hitting.
    golpeador

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected problem or difficulty.
    That exam was a blow for everyone.
    Ese examen fue un golpe para todos.
    An opportunity to make money quickly.
    I found a score in the bag today.
    Encontré un golpe en la bolsa hoy.