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    Latigazos (en. Lashes)

    la-ti-'ɣa-zos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Strikes or whips delivered with a whip.
    The sound of the lashes echoed in the sand.
    El sonido de los latigazos resonaba en la arena.
    Abrupt or painful sensation caused by a swift blow.
    She experienced emotional lashes after the accident.
    Sufrió latigazos emocionales tras el accidente.
    Severe punishment or reprimand, whether physical or psychological.
    He received lashes for his inappropriate behavior.
    Recibió latigazos por su comportamiento inadecuado.

    Etymology

    It comes from 'látigo', which refers to an instrument used to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the lashes of life
    Difficulties or painful situations that arise in life.
    latigazos de la vida
    to whip someone
    To punish or reprimand someone severely.
    dar latigazos
    lashes from the past
    Memories or traumas that cause suffering in the present.
    latigazos del pasado

    Related Words

    whip
    An instrument used for striking, similar to flexible ropes.
    látigo
    lash
    A strike delivered with a flat object.
    azote
    punishment
    The act of inflicting harm or suffering on someone as a consequence of misbehavior.
    castigo

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected difficulties.
    When I lost my job, I felt they were the lashes of life.
    Cuando perdí mi trabajo, sentí que eran latigazos de la vida.
    Recurring problems.
    The lashes in my relationship are too frequent.
    Los latigazos en mi relación son demasiado frecuentes.