How to Say "thump" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “thump” is “puñetazo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a heavy hit with the hand
Examples
El boxeador le dio un puñetazo muy fuerte.
The boxer gave him a very strong punch.
Le dio un puñetazo a la mesa por la frustración.
He punched the table out of frustration.
Su renuncia fue un puñetazo para el equipo.
His resignation was a huge blow to the team.
The '-azo' Suffix
In Spanish, adding '-azo' to a noun often indicates a 'hit' or 'blow' made with that object. Since 'puño' means fist, 'puñetazo' is a hit with a fist.
Punch vs. Hit
Mistake: “Using 'golpe' for everything.”
Correction: Use 'puñetazo' specifically when a fist is involved. 'Golpe' is more general and can mean any kind of hit.
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