Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
golpe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgolpe/
Meaning
- masculine nounhit
Example
La empresa sufrió un golpe por la crisis.
The company suffered a hit from the crisis.
More examples
El jugador recibió un golpe durante el partido.
The player sustained a blow during the match.
Core concept
A sudden shock or setback that produces loss or disturbance to a person, company, or situation.
Common phrases
recibir un golpe
sustain a blow
un golpe económico
an economic setback
Similar words
impacto: Event or force that has a strong, often wide-ranging effect on situations.
choque: Direct, forceful clash that generates a sudden, powerful shock.
revés: Serious, sudden disappointment or failure that sets back projects or goals.
daño: Damage or harm that causes breakage, injury, or lasting impairment.
Definition in Spanish
Impacto violento o su efecto; en sentido figurado, pérdida, daño o trastorno que sufre una persona, empresa o situación.
Word origin
Spanish golpe comes from Greek kolaphos through Latin and originally meant a strike, later extended to figurative setbacks.
Usage tips
- Alone golpe needs context because it can mean a literal hit, a damaging loss, or, in political contexts, as part of golpe de estado a coup d'état.