atacando
“atacando” means “attacking” in Spanish (physically or verbally).
attackingAlso: charging, tackling
📝 In Action
El equipo está atacando con mucha fuerza hoy.
A2The team is attacking with a lot of strength today.
Están atacando el problema desde la raíz.
B1They are tackling the problem from its roots.
Me sentí mal porque me estaba atacando sin razón.
B1I felt bad because he was attacking (criticizing) me for no reason.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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How do you say 'They are attacking' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology
From the verb 'atacar', which likely comes from an old Italian word 'attaccare' meaning 'to join' or 'to fasten,' later evolving into 'falling upon' an enemy.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'atacando' mean 'tying shoes'?
No. Although 'atacar' historically related to fastening, in modern Spanish, 'tying' is 'atando'. 'Atacando' exclusively means attacking or tackling a task.