What is the Spanish word for "stroke"?

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

English

stroke

Spanish

pincelada

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Alternative translations of "stroke"

derrame cerebral
golpe
caricia

Examples of how to use "stroke" in Spanish

English
A single stroke of the brush finished it.
Spanish
Una sola pincelada lo terminó.
English
She had a stroke last year and recovered slowly.
Spanish
Ella tuvo un derrame cerebral el año pasado y se recuperó lentamente.
English
The artist painted each line with a careful stroke.
Spanish
El artista pintó cada línea con una pincelada cuidadosa.
English
He gave the dog a gentle stroke on its head.
Spanish
Le dio al perro una caricia suave en la cabeza.
English
A sudden stroke of luck changed her plans completely.
Spanish
Una repentina racha de suerte cambió por completo sus planes.

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