mazazo

el mazazo(
mah
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sah
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soh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sledgehammer blow
Los albañiles destruyeron la pared a mazazos.The constructors destroyed the wall with sledgehammer blows.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(emotional disappointment)
a. sledgehammer blow
El cierre de la fábrica fue un verdadero mazazo para la economía local.The closure of the factory was a real sledgehammer blow for the local economy.
b. heavy blow
El partido gobernante le dio un mazazo a la oposición con la victoria de ayer.The party in power dealt a heavy blow to the opposition with yesterday's victory.
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