Swat in spanish
Aplastar
pronunciation: ɑplɑstɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: ɑplɑstɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
swat1 = manotazo, zarpazo.
Example: While they grappled, Lackey appeared to throw some semblance of punches, although they looked more like swats directed at an insect.more:
» fly swat = matamoscas.
Example: We're fed up with those horrid plastic fly swats, one swipe and they break!.» take + a swat at = intentar dar un manotazo, intentar dar un zarpazo.
Example: As he was lowered out of the helicopter a polar bear took a swat at him.» take + a swat at = arremeter contra, criticar.
Example: I get pretty tired of ignorant people taking swats at the Catholic religion for 'worshiping statues'.swat2 = aplastar de un manotazo, matar de un manotazo. [Generalmente referido a insectos]
Example: Nearby workers rescued a man after he swatted one bee and was swarmed by others that stung him more than 200 times.more:
» swat at = dar un manotazo, dar un zarpazo, intentar dar un manotazo, intentar dar un zarpazo.
Example: Don't swat at bees, this only makes them more defensive.