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"Recula" is a form of "recula", a noun which is often translated as "line of stands placed behind the beaters". "Golpe" is a noun which is often translated as "hit". Learn more about the difference between "golpe" and "recula" below.
el golpe(
gohl
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peh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. hit
La piñata se rompió después de un solo golpe con el bate.The piñata broke after just one hit with the bat.
b. blow
Sufrió cuatro golpes directos a la cara durante la pelea.He suffered four direct blows to the face during the fight.
c. punch
Mark se metió en una pelea en el bar y le dieron un golpe en la cara.Mark got into a fight at the bar and received a punch in the face.
a. dent
El único daño del accidente fue un pequeño golpe en el guardabarros.The only damage from the accident was a small dent in the fender.
a. shot
El tenista deja escapar un gruñido fuerte después de cada golpe.The tennis player lets out a loud grunt after each shot.
a. conflict
El desacuerdo entre las naciones condujo a un tremendo golpe militar.The disagreement between nations led to a tremendous military conflict.
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la recula(
rreh
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koo
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lah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. line of stands placed behind the beaters
Es buena idea tener una recula que sorprenda al animal cuando cree haber escapado y baja la guardia.It's a good idea to have a line of stands placed behind the beaters that catch the animal unawares when it believes it's escaped and lowers its guard.
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