golpe
- noun
- /ˈɡoʊlpeɪ/
- The boxer took a hard golpe to the ribs and staggered back against the ropes.
Examples
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The boxer delivered a powerful golpe to his opponent.
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He received a painful golpe on his arm during the game.
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A sudden golpe of wind slammed the door shut unexpectedly.
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He received a hard golpe to the head.
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The boxer took a hard golpe to the ribs and staggered back against the ropes.
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He received a painful golpe on his arm during the game.
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The boxer delivered a powerful golpe to his opponent.
Synonyms
A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact
A quick sharp hit with the flat part of the hand
A quick hard hit with the hand or a flat object
A hard blow that can cause pain or damage
A violent crash that causes a loud noise and damage
A very hard hit with the fist
A very hard blow that hurts someone
A sharp quick blow from a whip
Antonyms
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word golpe originally meant a 'blow' or 'hit', so it is used for any sudden, strong strike, for example a hard punch or a powerful gust of wind that slams a door.