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    Látigo (en. Whip)

    /ˈlat̪iɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A long, flexible object used for striking.
    The tamer used a whip to control the horses.
    El domador utilizó un látigo para controlar a los caballos.
    Any action that represents a hit or severe punishment.
    The whip of the law can be relentless.
    El látigo de la ley puede ser implacable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'laticum', related to 'long' or 'wide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whip of justice
    A reprimand or severe punishment.
    látigo de la justicia
    fall like a whip
    To suffer a fall or a strong hit.
    caer como un látigo

    Related Words

    to chastise
    To punish severely.
    fustigar
    to lash
    To hit with a whip.
    azotar

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe someone who is very strict or severe.
    The teacher is a whip, always giving us a lot of homework.
    El profesor es un látigo, siempre nos da muchas tareas.
    Referring to a person who acts quickly or nimbly.
    That player is a whip on the field, always one step ahead.
    Ese jugador es un látigo en la cancha, siempre está un paso adelante.