What is the meaning of the spanish idiom ´chocar algo a alguien´ Not the literal meaning please

Question

The phrase or idiomatic saying "chocar algo a alguien" I know literally translated means to throw something at someone but how would one put this colloquial phrase in English?

Good question :) - FELIZ77, JUL 19, 2010

Can you give us more context to your question. As you can see, we have several possible meanings here. - --Mariana--, JUL 19, 2010

Sorry, I don´t have a context for this idiom. I am working on trying to include idioms into my oral and written spanish in an effort to improve fluency - MaureenPeters, JUL 21, 2010

Answer 1

What is the meaning of the spanish idiom ´chocar algo a alguien´?

I believe it means:

= to have a run in/confrontation with someone or to come into conflict with someone

I think it can also mean to run up against opposition, which carries a similar meaning

Answer 2

Por ejemplo -- choque cultural?

No. That's different. We say for example" Me chocó que hayas salido con Pedro" meaning : I was shocked when I learned that you went on a date with Peter".

I don't know the context of the question, but if it is what I think, then the accepted answer is not the correct one.

yes you may be right there your answer may well be the better one, but without context it is very difficult - FELIZ77, JUL 19, 2010

"chocar" en ese sentido a mi me suena más como "irk", "annoy" o "bug". - Gekkosan, JUL 19, 2010

Answer 3

Here in Mexico it's really a strong word.

Me chocas = You p*ss me off. Me choca = I really don't like him / her. Me chocan = They really rub me the wrong way.

Answer 4

I agree with Feliz.

Here are some meanings other than to "crash into" literally.

encounter, engagement, run-in, skirmish;

Synonyms: enfrentamiento, encuentro, altercado, batalla, combate, tiroteo, confrontación, encaramiento, escaramuza;

Contienda, disputa, riña o pelea entre dos o más personas. ; Encuentro, enfrentamiento, entre tropas poco numerosas, de menor violencia e intensidad que una batalla.

Answer 5

It means that something has shocked you.

Por ejemplo -- choque cultural? - --Mariana--, JUL 19, 2010