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    Golpes (en. Blows)

    /ˈɡolpes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Impact that occurs against a surface.
    The knocks on the door startled everyone.
    Los golpes en la puerta hicieron que todos se asustaran.
    Action of hitting someone or something.
    The boxer was very effective with his hits.
    El boxeador fue muy efectivo con sus golpes.
    Sound that results from a collision or impact.
    The beats of the music could be felt throughout the neighborhood.
    Los golpes de la música se sentían en todo el barrio.
    verb
    Action of delivering a hit.
    The boy hit the table with his fist.
    El niño golpeó la mesa con su puño.
    To disturb or affect something with a hit.
    The storm struck the house with great force.
    La tormenta golpeó la casa con mucha fuerza.

    Etymology

    From the verb to hit, which comes from the Latin 'culpare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strike
    to make an impact with something or someone.
    dar un golpe
    strike by strike
    patiently and repeatedly.
    golpe a golpe
    coup d'état
    illegal seizure of power by force.
    golpe de Estado

    Related Words

    hit
    act of hitting.
    golpe
    hitter
    person who hits.
    golpeador
    tapping
    action of hitting repeatedly.
    golpeteo

    Slang Meanings

    A strong hit in the game.
    He dealt a blow in the match that knocked him out.
    Le dio un golpe en la partida que lo dejó fuera.
    An unexpected or sudden action.
    That hit in the news surprised us all.
    Ese golpe en la noticia nos sorprendió a todos.