What is the Spanish word for "slap"?

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

English

slap

Spanish

bofetada

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Alternative translations of "slap"

bofetón
cachetada
guantazo
manotazo

Examples of how to use "slap" in Spanish

English
She gave him a sharp slap.
Spanish
Ella le dio una bofetada fuerte.
English
I heard a loud slap during the argument.
Spanish
Escuché una bofetada ruidosa durante la discusión.
English
She gave him a gentle slap on the cheek.
Spanish
Ella le dio una suave bofetada en la mejilla.
English
The comic delivered a playful slap to himself.
Spanish
El comediante se dio una palmada juguetona a sí mismo.
English
He felt the slap but did not cry.
Spanish
Él sintió la bofetada pero no lloró.

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