Puntapiés (en. Kick)
/pun.taˈpjes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Action of delivering a blow with the part of the foot.
Example sentence: The player received a kick during the match.
El jugador recibió un puntapiés durante el partido.
Definition: Violent blow delivered with the foot.
Example sentence: He kicked the door to open it.
Le dio un puntapiés a la puerta para abrirla.
Etymology
Etymology/origin: Derived from 'point' and 'foot', referring to the part of the foot used to strike.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: to give a kick
Meaning: To deliver a blow with the foot.
dar un puntapiés
Related Words
Related word: kick
Description: A blow delivered with the foot.
patada
Related word: blow
Description: Action of injuring or causing harm.
golpe
Slang Meanings
Meaning: Action of hitting someone by surprise.
Example: He gave me a kick as a joke.
Me dio un puntapiés en la broma.
Meaning: A nudge or light kick given with the foot.
Example: I gave him a friendly kick to get his attention.
Le di un puntapiés amistoso para llamar su atención.