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    Ofenda (en. Offend)

    /o'fen.da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expression of disdain that affects someone's dignity.
    His comment was an offense I won't forget.
    Su comentario fue una ofenda que no olvidaré.
    The action of offending or hurting someone through words or acts.
    I didn't mean to offend, I was just joking.
    No quise hacer una ofenda, solo estaba bromeando.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'offenda', which means 'that which wounds' or 'insult'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an offense
    To perform an act or comment that offends someone.
    hacer una ofenda
    there is no offense
    Expression used to minimize an insult or belittlement.
    no hay ofenda
    to offend someone
    To cause emotional harm through words or actions.
    ofender a alguien

    Related Words

    offensive
    That causes offense or has an insulting character.
    ofensivo
    offense
    Act of offending someone through words or behaviors.
    ofensa
    offender
    Person who offends another.
    ofensor

    Slang Meanings

    To throw the offense
    Don't worry, it was just throwing the offense among friends.
    No te preocupes, solo fue echar la ofenda entre amigos.
    To toss the offense
    When he said that, he really tossed the offense.
    Cuando dijo eso, realmente tiró la ofenda.