blitz
/blitθ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word blitz means a swift and overwhelming attack.
Meaning: swift and overwhelming attack (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /blitθ/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'blitz' of news or information is often described using the term bombardeo, which literally means 'bombardment'.
- The term relámpago is used as an adjective in Spanish to describe anything happening in a 'blitz' fashion, such as a visita relámpago for a very short visit.
- The word fulminante used in ataque fulminante shares a root with the Latin word for 'lightning bolt', mirroring the original German meaning of blitz.
Examples in context
- El equipo de fútbol realizó una ofensiva veloz que sorprendió a sus oponentes.The soccer team executed a quick blitz that surprised their opponents.
- Su blitz defensivo sorprendió a todos los jugadores.Their defensive blitz surprised all the players.
Example conversation
Two sports fans are discussing a football game.
- DanielDaniel, ¿viste ese blitz del equipo visitante?Daniel, did you see that blitz by the visiting team?
- ElenaSí, Elena, fue una jugada muy rápida.Yes, Elena, it was a very fast play.
- DanielEl mariscal no tuvo tiempo de reaccionar.The quarterback had no time to react.
- ElenaEse blitz decidió el partido.That blitz decided the game.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
