Sablazos (en. Blows)
/sa-βla-θos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Actions or movements that are performed abruptly or violently.
The saber blades' cuts caused significant damage to the material.
Los sablazos de las cuchillas hicieron un gran daño al material.
Cuts or blows delivered with a saber.
In the fencing competition, the saber strikes would determine the champion.
En la competencia de esgrima, los sablazos definirían al campeón.
Etymology
Derives from the word 'saber', which means a sword with a curved blade.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a sablazo
To make a quick and forceful movement.
dar un sablazo
warning sablazo
A strong and clear warning.
sablazo de aviso
Related Words
saber
A bladed weapon with a curved edge, used in fencing.
sable
cut
The action of cutting; the result of cutting something.
corte
Slang Meanings
A blow or quick action that surprises.
That strategy change was an unexpected sablazo.
Ese cambio de estrategia fue un sablazo inesperado.
An elevated price on a product or service that is considered excessive.
That store always has saber prices during sales.
Esa tienda siempre tiene sablazos en los precios durante las rebajas.