English–Spanish
“counterpunch” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kontɾaˈɣolpe/
Example
El boxeador lanzó un contragolpe y ganó la pelea.
The boxer threw a counterpunch and won the fight.
How to say “counterpunch” in Spanish
“Counterpunch” in Spanish is contragolpe.
An immediate retaliatory attack aimed at regaining the initiative.
Example sentences with contragolpe
El gobierno lanzó un contragolpe político contra las acusaciones.
The government launched a political counterpunch against the accusations.
Tips for using contragolpe
- For light verbal comebacks Spanish speakers prefer respuesta or réplica rather than contragolpe, which implies a physical or forceful reply.