noquear
“noquear” means “to knock out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to knock out
Also: to floor
📝 In Action
El boxeador noqueó a su oponente en el segundo asalto.
B1The boxer knocked out his opponent in the second round.
Necesitas un golpe fuerte para noquearlo.
A2You need a strong blow to knock him out.
El campeón noqueó a todos sus rivales el año pasado.
B1The champion knocked out all his rivals last year.
to stun/shock
Also: to wipe out
📝 In Action
La noticia del accidente me noqueó por completo.
B2The news of the accident completely stunned me.
Esa gripe me noqueó durante toda la semana.
B1That flu wiped me out for the whole week.
El precio de la cena nos noqueó; ¡era carísimo!
C1The price of the dinner floored us; it was so expensive!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "noquear" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: noquear
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'noquear' in a physical sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed from the English phrasal verb 'to knock out', adapted to Spanish phonetics and verb endings.
First recorded: 20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'noquear' a 'proper' Spanish word?
Yes, it is recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and is widely used in sports and daily life.
Can I use 'noquear' for things that aren't people?
Usually, it's used for people or animals. However, figuratively, you could say a problem 'noqueó' a project (meaning it stopped it dead).
Is it different from 'golpear'?
Yes. 'Golpear' simply means to hit. 'Noquear' means to hit someone so hard they cannot continue or are unconscious.