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    Puñalada (en. Stab)

    /puɲaˈlaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of stabbing or hurting with a dagger.
    The stab he received was fatal.
    La puñalada que recibió fue mortal.
    A wound produced by a dagger.
    The doctor treated the stab wound in the hospital.
    El médico trató la puñalada en el hospital.
    Figuratively, betrayal or unexpected attack.
    The stab in the back from his friend left him speechless.
    La puñalada por la espalda de su amigo lo dejó sin palabras.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'puñal', which comes from the Latin 'punale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a stab
    To betray someone, especially in a treacherous manner.
    dar una puñalada
    backstabbing
    An unexpected treacherous action that causes harm.
    puñalada trapera

    Related Words

    dagger
    A sharp, short white weapon.
    puñal
    stabbing
    The act of stabbing someone.
    apuñalamiento
    knife
    A cutting utensil that can be used to stab.
    cuchillo

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected betrayal.
    That news was a real stab.
    Esa noticia fue una verdadera puñalada.
    A low blow in a discussion.
    He gave me a stab with that comment.
    Me dio una puñalada con ese comentario.