pegada
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la pegada(
peh
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gah
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sports) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. punch (in boxing)
La pegada del boxeador le partió la nariz a su contrincante.The boxer's punch broke his opponent's nose.
b. shot (in tennis)
Este tenista tiene una gran pegada y su saque es el más rápido de todos.This tennis player has a powerful shot and his serve is the fastest of anyone.
c. kick (in soccer)
Con su fuerte pegada, era uno de los jugadores más peligrosos del equipo contrario.With his powerful kick, he was one of the most dangerous players on the opposing team.
a. stroke of luck
¡Vaya pegada, encontrarme contigo! Como eres socio, me puedes hacer entrar.What a stroke of luck, running into you! You're a member, so you can get me in.
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