¡qué golazo!
/ˈke ɡoˈlaθo/word by word
The English phrase "what a goal!" is translated into Spanish as ¡qué golazo!
This expression is an exclamation used to express excitement or admiration after a great goal is scored in a game. You can also use the informal variation ¡Qué golazo de película! to say "What a movie-like goal!" or ¡Increíble gol, tío! to say "Incredible goal, dude!"
What does it mean word for word?
The word golazo is formed by adding the augmentative suffix -azo to gol (goal), which intensifies the noun to mean a great or spectacular goal.
Which one should you use?
While ¡qué gol! is a standard exclamation for any goal, ¡qué golazo! is specifically used to express much higher levels of admiration for an exceptional goal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase ¡Vaya gol! is commonly used to express astonishment or amazement at a goal.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈke ɡoˈlaθo/
Did you know?
- Although gol is the standard word used across the Spanish-speaking world, it is actually a loanword from English, rather than being a native Romance language word.
- The suffix -azo used in golazo is common in other contexts to describe a sudden blow or a loud slam, such as portazo for the sound of a door slamming.
- Portuguese speakers use an almost identical word, golaço, to express the same excitement after a spectacular goal.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué golazo! Ese tanto fue excepcional.What a great goal! That goal was exceptional.
- ¡Qué golazo de película! Estoy seguro de que ganaremos este partido.What a movie-like goal! I'm sure we'll win this match.
- ¡Vaya gol! Ese tanto nos pone en la delantera.What a goal! That goal puts us in the lead.
- ¡Qué golazo!What a goal!
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are watching a soccer match on TV.
- Javier¡Mira el balón, va a tirar!Look at the ball, he's going to shoot!
- Lucía¡Gol! ¡Qué golazo!Goal! What a goal!
- JavierFue increíble, Lucía.It was incredible, Lucía.
- LucíaEs el mejor gol del partido.It's the best goal of the match.
