puñetazos
/puɲetaθos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "punches" is translated into Spanish as puñetazos.
puñetazos refers to strikes delivered with a closed fist.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from puño (fist) and the diminutive suffix -etazo, which in this context functions as an augmentative or intensive suffix denoting a blow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may hear trompada to refer to a punch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is puñetazo. In Spanish, one typically uses the verb dar (to give) to express the action of delivering or landing a punch in the phrase dar un puñetazo.
How do you pronounce it?
/puɲetaθos/
Did you know?
- The Argentine term trompada comes from trompa, which literally means 'trunk' or 'snout' but colloquially refers to the face.
- While puñetazo is the standard term, in some Caribbean regions, people might use the word leñazo to describe a powerful hit, equating the force of the punch to a blow from a heavy piece of wood.
- Using the phrase dar un puñetazo sobre la mesa does not necessarily mean someone is physically striking a table. It is a common idiom used to describe a person taking a decisive stand or firmly settling a dispute.
Examples in context
- El boxeador lanzó unos poderosos puñetazos durante el combate.The boxer threw powerful punches during the fight.
- El luchador conectó varios golpes en rápida sucesión.The fighter landed several punches in quick succession.
- El tipo le dio unos buenos puñetazos al matón.The guy gave the bully some good punches.
- ¡El héroe de la película repartió mamporros a diestra y siniestra!The hero of the movie handed out punches left and right!
- El boxeador argentino conectó una poderosa trompada al contrincante.The Argentine boxer landed a powerful punch on his opponent.
- El boxeador lanzó varios puñetazos.The boxer threw several punches.
- Recibió muchos puñetazos en la pelea.He received many punches in the fight.
- Esos puñetazos fueron muy fuertes.Those punches were very strong.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a boxing match they watched.
- Lucía¡Viste esos puñetazos al final del combate!Did you see those punches at the end of the fight!
- JavierSí, Javier quedó sorprendido por la fuerza.Yes, Javier was surprised by the strength.
- LucíaCasi lo noquean con tres puñetazos.They almost knocked him out with three punches.
- JavierFue una pelea muy intensa.It was a very intense fight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
