What is the Spanish word for "lunge"?

Learn how to say "lunge" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lunge

Spanish

zancada

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Alternative translations of "lunge"

embestida
estocada
avance

Examples of how to use "lunge" in Spanish

English
He made a sudden lunge for the ball.
Spanish
Hizo un movimiento repentino hacia la pelota.
English
She made a sudden lunge for the falling vase.
Spanish
Ella hizo un movimiento repentino hacia el jarrón que caía.
English
His defensive lunge surprised the other player.
Spanish
Su zambullida defensiva sorprendió al otro jugador.
English
The dog gave a quick lunge toward the gate.
Spanish
El perro dio un zarpazo rápido hacia la puerta.
English
After a short lunge, he caught the ball.
Spanish
Después de un breve intento, atrapó la pelota.

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He made a sudden lunge for the ball.

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