la estocada
-the stab
See the entry for estocada.

estocada

la estocada(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. stab
La estocada del caballero de la armadura hirió a su enemigo en el pecho.The armored knight's stab wounded his enemy in the chest.
b. thrust
El tirador realizó una estocada con su espada y su oponente se defendió con una parada.The fencer performed a thrust with his sword and his opponent defended himself with a parry.
a. stab wound
La estocada empezó a sangrar y tuvieron que hacerle un torniquete.The stab wound started to bleed and it had to be bandaged.
a. sword thrust
Tras una intensa corrida de toros el torero mató al toro con una estocada.After an intense bullfight, the bullfighter killed the bull with a sword thrust.
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