noqueado
/nokeado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "knocked out" is translated into Spanish as noqueado.
noqueado is used to describe someone who has been rendered unconscious, especially as a result of a punch or blow in a boxing match. To describe the action of knocking someone out, the verb noquear is used.
What does it mean word for word?
noqueado is a loanword from the English 'knockout' adapted into Spanish phonology.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form must agree in gender with the person being knocked out, so use noqueada for a female. The adjective form must agree in number, using noqueados for a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/nokeado/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'knockout' blow is colloquially called a mandar a dormir, which literally means 'to send to sleep'.
- While noqueado refers to a physical blow, Spanish speakers often use the phrase quedar KO to describe being completely exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed.
- While noquear is the direct translation, in street slang across parts of Spain, someone might say they were reventados to mean they were knocked out or completely destroyed.
Examples in context
- Fue noqueado de un puñetazo en el primer asalto.He was knocked out by a punch in the first round.This sentence shows how to use noqueado to describe being hit by a punch.Tatoeba #1267247 by wallebot, translation #301365 by CK
- El boxeador fue noqueado en la décima ronda.The boxer was knocked out in the tenth round.
- Es un luchador que ha sido noqueado varias veces.He is a fighter who has been knocked out several times.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a recent combat sports event.
- Javier¿Viste la pelea de anoche?Did you see the fight last night?
- SofíaSí, el campeón fue noqueado muy rápido.Yes, the champion was knocked out very quickly.
- JavierFue una sorpresa para todos.It was a surprise for everyone.
- SofíaDefinitivamente, no me lo esperaba.Definitely, I didn't expect it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
