What does "portazo" mean in English?

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Spanish

portazo

English

slam

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Alternative translations of "portazo"

bang
slam of a door
door slam

Examples of how to use "portazo" in Spanish

Spanish
Salió dando un portazo.
English
He left slamming the door.
Spanish
Escuché un portazo en la noche.
English
I heard a door slam at night.
Spanish
El portazo despertó a todo el edificio.
English
The door slam woke up the entire building.
Spanish
No cierres la puerta con un portazo.
English
Don't close the door with a slam.
Spanish
Ella dio una portaza por enojo.
English
She gave a big slam out of anger.

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Salió dando un portazo.

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