mazazo
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el mazazo(
mah
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sah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. sledgehammer blow
Los albañiles destruyeron la pared a mazazos.The constructors destroyed the wall with sledgehammer blows.
2. (figurative) (emotional disappointment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
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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