Zas (en. Boom)

/zas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
It expresses a hit or an impact suddenly.
And suddenly, zap!, the dog ran away.
Y de repente, ¡zas!, el perro salió corriendo.
Used to indicate the exact moment of an action.
She threw the ball and, zap!, it hit the target perfectly.
Ella lanzó la pelota y, ¡zas!, fue a parar justo en el blanco.
Indicates a sudden change in a situation.
Everything was fine until, zap!, the light went out.
Todo iba bien hasta que, ¡zas!, se apagó la luz.

Etymology

The term 'zap' is an onomatopoeia that imitates a hit or a sudden sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Zap right in the mouth!
It is used to indicate that something forceful has been said to someone.
¡Zas en toda la boca!
To give a zap
To perform an action suddenly.
Dar un zas
Zap, just like that
It is used to point out that something was done without complications.
Zas, así de fácil

Related Words

boom
Sound of an explosion or loud hit.
boom
bang
Onomatopoeia that indicates an impact sound.
pum
hit
Action of hitting something.
golpe

Slang Meanings

Expression of surprise in everyday situations.
Zap! I didn't expect to see you here.
¡Zas! No esperaba verte aquí.
Quick reaction to an unexpected event.
He told me he would come, and zap!, he appeared suddenly.
Me dijo que vendría, y ¡zas!, apareció de repente.