Slap in spanish
pronunciation: boʊfetɑdɑ part of speech: noun, verb
slap1 = manotazo, guantazo, guantada, tortazo, hostia, revés, galleta, cachete, bofetada, bofetón, sopapo, palmada.
Example: And actually a good slap is said to be statistically more likely to result in a child with agression and conduct problems, you may be interested to hear.more:
» get away with + a slap on the wrist = castigar con un simple tirón de orejas, recibir sólo un tirón de orejas.
Example: How can people be repeat offenders and get away with a slap on the wrist!.» get off with + a slap on the wrist = castigar con un simple tirón de orejas, recibir sólo un tirón de orejas.
Example: The decision disgusted local police, who said Hooper could have been sent to jail for 18 months but got off with a slap on the wrist.» give + Nombre + a slap in the face = dar una bofetada a Alguien, dar un bofetón a Alguien, dar una torta a Alguien, dar un manotazo a Alguien.
Example: Napoleon burst into a loud fit of laughter, gave him a slap in the face, called him a clever fellow, and made him a captain in the artillery.» let + Nombre + off with a slap on the wrist = castigar con un simple tirón de orejas.
Example: I hope they throw the book at her instead of letting her off with a slap on the wrist.» slap-bang in = justo en.
Example: Tiny Andorra is slap-bang in the Pyrenees between France and Spain.» slap in the face = insulto, ofensa, desaire, descortesía, jarro de agua fría.
Example: To reward him with a major committee chairmanship would be a slap in the face of millions of Americans who want to see real change in our country.» slap in the face = bofetada, bofetón, tortazo, sopapo, guantada, guantazo, manotazo.
Example: He was not kidding when he said that Caracas could greet travellers with a slap in the face rather than a warm hug.» slap on the back of + Posesivo + neck = colleja, guantazo en el cogote, manotazo en el cogote.
Example: I'd have done the same, the young girl cussing at the cop needs a slap on the back of her head!.» slap on the wrist = tirón de orejas, cachete, amonestación, llamada de atención.
Example: It is hard to believe that the public will see a reprimand in this case as anything more than a slap on the wrist.slap2 = dar un manotazo, dar un guantazo, dar una guantada, dar una torta, dar un tortazo, dar un revés, dar una galleta, dar un cachete, dar una bofetada, dar un bofetón, abofetear, guantear.
Example: Suddenly there was a loud 'whack-whack-whack' and I looked back to see the guide slapping the water with his fishing pole.more:
» slap + Nombre + (a)round the head = dar un cogotazo, dar una colleja.
Example: I tried to slap her around the head, but she leaned backwards and I found myself clawing at her neck instead.» slap + Nombre + in/on the face = dar un manotazo, dar un guantazo, dar una guantada, dar una torta, dar un tortazo, dar un revés, dar una galleta, dar un cachete, dar una bofetada, dar un bofetón, abofetear, guantear.
Example: Today one of the nursing students was slapped in the face by a grumpy old man.» slap + Nombre + on the back of the head = dar una colleja, dar un cogotazo.
Example: They denied her a lawyer, called her a stupid liar, and slapped her on the back of the head to 'help her remember'.slap3 = castigar, insultar.
Example: I wonder if she did quit if she could slap us with a lawsuit.more:
» slap + Nombre + down = amonestar, apercibir, regañar, reprender, llamarle la atención a Alguien.
Example: Not to put too fine a point on this, and slap me down if I am being rude, but from the questions you are asking I do not think you are ready for a project of this scope.» slap + Nombre + on the wrist = dar un tirón de orejas a Alguien, dar un cachete a Alguien, amonestar, reprender, reprobar, llamarle la atención a Alguien, apercibir.
Example: After he was allegedly caught using steroids and slapped on the wrist he stopped using them and his ranking plummeted.