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

Recurring problems.
The lashes in my relationship are too frequent.
Los latigazos en mi relación son demasiado frecuentes.
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.