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Bofetada

Definition

(noun) Slap given with the open hand, usually in the face

Examples

Su respuesta grosera merecía una bofetada, pero me controlé.
His rude response deserved a slap, but I restrained myself.
  • Mi hermano me soltó una bofetada delante del portal.

    My brother slapped me in front of the apartment building.

  • No le des esa bofetada al niño.

    Don't slap the kid like that.

  • A Marta le cayó una bofetada cuando dijo eso en la fiesta.

    Marta got slapped when she said that at the party.

  • Si me vuelve a gritar, le doy una bofetada y me voy.

    If he yells at me again, I'll slap him and leave.

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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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