golpes

GOHL-pehs/ˈɡolpes/

“golpes” means “blows” in Spanish (physical strikes).

blows, hits

Also: shocks, knocks

NounmA2

A simple illustration showing a red boxing glove striking a blue boxing glove in mid-air, with motion lines indicating a forceful impact, symbolizing physical blows.

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El árbol resistió los golpes del viento fuerte.

The tree resisted the blows from the strong wind.

Después de la pelea, tenía muchos golpes en el cuerpo.

After the fight, he had many bruises/hits on his body.

La empresa sufrió varios golpes financieros este año.

The company suffered several financial shocks this year.

Word Connections

Synonyms

impactos (impacts)
porrazos (hard hits/thumps)

Common Collocations

recibir golpes – to receive blows/to get hit
dar golpes – to strike/to hit
a golpes – by hitting/with violence

Idioms & Expressions

golpes de suerte – lucky breaks
de golpe – suddenly/all at once

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "golpes" in Spanish:

blows→hits→knocks→shocks→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: golpes

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'golpes' in a figurative (non-physical) sense?

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👥 Word Family▼

golpe(blow/hit (singular)) — Noun

golpear(to hit/to strike) — Verb

golpiza(beating/thrashing) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

céspedeshuéspedes

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish word 'golpe,' which likely has an onomatopoeic origin, meaning it was created by imitating the sound of a strike or impact.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: golpeFrench: coup

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'golpes' the same as 'golpeas'?

No, they are different words. 'Golpes' (GOHL-pehs) is the plural noun meaning 'blows' or 'hits.' 'Golpeas' (gohl-peh-AHS) is the verb 'golpear' (to hit) conjugated for 'tú' (you hit/strike).

How do I say 'a sudden attack' using this word?

The singular form is often used in this context: 'un golpe de estado' means a coup d'état (a sudden, violent overthrow of the government). 'De golpe' means 'suddenly' or 'all at once'.