sideswipe
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sideswipe
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el golpe de refilón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The boxer took a sideswipe to the head.El boxeador recibió un golpe de refilón en la cabeza.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Everyone thought Dean's sideswipe at Mark about his bad luck with women was a bit harsh.Todos pensaron que fue bastante duro como Dean se metió de paso con Mark por su mala suerte con las mujeres.
The comedian took a sideswipe at the president in his monologue.El cómico criticó de paso al presidente en su monólogo.
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.).
a. rozar
The trucked sideswiped a car that was parked on that street.El camión rozó un carro que estaba estacionado en esa calle.
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