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    Paliza (en. Beating)

    /paˈliθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Blow or series of blows given to a person.
    He received a beating in the park from a group of boys.
    Recibió una paliza en el parque por parte de un grupo de chicos.
    Clear and resounding defeat in a confrontation or competition.
    The team suffered a beating in the final match.
    El equipo sufrió una paliza en el partido final.

    Etymology

    From the term 'palo' related to the action of hitting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a beating
    Hitting someone with force.
    dar una paliza
    to receive a beating
    To suffer blows, usually in a severe manner.
    recibir una paliza
    to give a verbal beating
    To criticize or reprimand someone intensely.
    dar una paliza verbal

    Related Words

    blow
    Action of delivering an impact to something or someone.
    golpe
    fight
    Action of fighting.
    lucha
    brawl
    Physical conflict between people.
    pelea

    Slang Meanings

    A disadvantageous or difficult situation.
    I was in a beating when I lost my job.
    Estuve en una paliza cuando perdí mi trabajo.
    A strong scolding or reprimand.
    My boss gave me a beating for being late.
    Mi jefe me dio una paliza por llegar tarde.