Pedradas (en. Stones)
/peˈðraðas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of throwing stones violently.
During the protest, stone throws were recorded against the police.
Durante la protesta, se registraron pedradas contra la policía.
Stones thrown as a weapon.
The vandals used stone throws to cause damage to property.
Los vándalos usaron pedradas para causar daños en la propiedad.
Etymology
From the noun 'piedra' in Spanish, with the suffix -ada indicating accumulation or action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to throw stones
To throw stones with the intention to harm.
tirar pedradas
political stone throws
Criticisms or attacks launched in a political context.
pedradas políticas
Related Words
stone
A solid mineral, usually hard, used for various constructions.
piedra
aggression
Violent action against someone or something.
agresión
Slang Meanings
To make scathing or insulting criticisms towards someone.
On social media, many started to throw stones at politicians.
En redes sociales, muchos comenzaron a lanzar pedradas a los políticos.
To verbally attack someone very directly.
Don't worry, they're just verbal stone throws.
No te preocupes, solo son pedradas verbales.