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    Latigazo (en. Lash)

    /latiˈɣaθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A strike that occurs due to the rapid movement of a whip.
    The whip-lash sounded throughout the house when the tamer used it.
    El latigazo sonó en toda la casa cuando el domador lo usó.
    A sharp pain felt in a part of the body after a sudden movement.
    I suffered a whip-lash in my neck due to the accident.
    Sufrí un latigazo en el cuello debido al accidente.

    Etymology

    It comes from the term 'latigazo', which is derived from 'látigo' due to the onomatopoeia of its sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cervical whip-lash
    Injury in the neck caused by a sudden movement, often in traffic accidents.
    latigazo cervical
    to give a whip-lash
    To make a quick movement that causes surprise or amazement.
    dar un latigazo

    Related Words

    whip
    An instrument used for hitting, usually made of a flexible strip.
    látigo
    lash
    A blow delivered with an instrument like the whip.
    azote

    Slang Meanings

    A feeling of sudden surprise or mild pain.
    That news gave me a whip-lash in the heart.
    Esa noticia me dio un latigazo en el corazón.
    An instant reaction to an unexpected event.
    I felt a whip-lash when I heard his name.
    Sentí un latigazo cuando escuché su nombre.