Spanish Conversation · Level 75
60 words
Spanish word
choque
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃoke/
Meaning
- masculine nouncrash
Example
Dos coches tuvieron un choque en la esquina.
Two cars had a crash at the corner.
More examples
En la reunión se produjo un choque de opiniones sobre el presupuesto.
At the meeting there was a clash of opinions about the budget.
Core concept
Two cars colliding at an intersection.
Common phrases
choque cultural
cultural clash
choque de opiniones
clash of opinions
choque generacional
generational clash
Similar words
colisión: Contact between objects or vehicles when they strike each other.
accidente: Unplanned incident resulting in harm to people or property.
impacto: Powerful blow or force that delivers a sudden jolt or impact.
Definition in Spanish
Colisión entre dos cuerpos o vehículos, o enfrentamiento brusco entre ideas o intereses.
Word origin
Borrowed from French choc (verb choquer) and ultimately from an old onomatopoeic *choc, it denotes a physical collision and by extension a sudden clash of ideas or interests.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly says 'tener un choque' for a car crash and 'choque de opiniones' for a clash of views, while formal reports often prefer 'accidente' or 'colisión'.