achuchón
el achuchón
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (hug)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. squeeze
Cuando por fin lo vea, le voy a dar un achuchón fuerte y muchos besos.When I finally see him, I'll give him a big squeeze and lots of kisses.
2. (colloquial) (jostle)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. shove
Lo último que recuerda es que sintió un achuchón por detrás que la hizo caer.The last thing she remembers is that she felt a shove from behind that made her fall.
b. push
Bastaba un achuchón para que el auto cayera por el precipicio.One push was all that was needed for the car to fall off the cliff.
3. (colloquial) (sudden discomfort)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Fermín no vino conmigo. Le dio un achuchón mientras esperábamos el taxi.Fermin didn't come with me. He felt ill while we were waiting for the taxi.
¿Qué pasó con Angie? - Le dio un achuchón, pero parece que ya está mejor.What happened to Angie? - She suddenly got sick, but it looks like she's better now.
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