zarpazo
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el zarpazo(
sahr
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pah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (to swat)
a. swipe
El gato me dio un zarpazo y me rasguñó la cara.The cat took a swipe at me and scratched my face.
2. (figurative) (misfortune)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. blow (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
La ley antidisturbios que acaban de promulgar es un zarpazo a la democracia.The anti-riot law that was just passed is a blow to democracy.
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