Wordia
Intermediate

Bofetada

Definition

(noun) Blow delivered with an open hand, usually across the face

Examples

Su respuesta grosera merecía una bofetada, pero me controlé.
His rude response deserved a slap, but I controlled 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.

Related words

Other Spanish words at this level include Jato, Picar, Bronca, Chuleta, and Frikismo. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

Learn words from your home screen

Daily widget for iOS & Android