dar un trancazo

dar un trancazo(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to hit
Te voy a dar un trancazo en la cara como me vuelvas a insultar, ¿entendiste?I'm going to hit you in the face if you insult me again, you understand?
b. to strike
El niño le dio un trancazo a su hermano mayor porque le quitó su juguete.The boy struck his older brother because he took away his toy.
c. to smack
La señora le dio un trancazo al ladrón cuando este le trató de quitar la cartera.The old lady smacked the thief when he tried to grab her purse.
d. to strike a blow
El boxeador le dio un trancazo en el costado izquierdo a su contrincante.The boxer struck a blow to his opponent's left side.
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