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to punch
01
darle un puñetazo a
to beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully
Intransitive
Transitive: to punch sb/sth
Ejemplos
In a fit of anger, he decided to punch the wall, leaving a hole.
En un arranque de ira, decidió golpear la pared, dejando un agujero.
The boxer aimed to punch his opponent in the face to gain the upper hand.
El boxeador apuntaba a golpear a su oponente en la cara para ganar ventaja.
02
empujar con fuerza, golpear
to push or forcefully move something or someone using a quick, strong motion
Transitive: to punch sth somewhere
Ejemplos
The car was punched forward by the impact of the crash.
El coche fue empujado hacia adelante por el impacto del choque.
He punched his way through the crowd, trying to reach the front.
Él abrió paso a través de la multitud, tratando de llegar al frente.
03
perforar, punzar
to create a hole in a material using a sharp or pointed instrument
Transitive: to punch a hole in a material
Ejemplos
She punched a hole in the paper to attach it to the board.
Ella perforó un agujero en el papel para sujetarlo a la tabla.
The machine punched several holes in the metal for the rivets.
La máquina perforó varios agujeros en el metal para los remaches.
04
golpear, dar un puñetazo
to strike or propel a ball with a closed fist, typically in sports where hands are used for control or power
Ejemplos
The goalkeeper punched the ball away from the net during the corner kick.
El portero golpeó el balón lejos de la red durante el saque de esquina.
In volleyball, players often punch the ball over the net as a last-resort move.
En el voleibol, los jugadores a menudo golpean el balón por encima de la red como último recurso.
Punch
01
punzón, perforadora
a machine or tool used for making holes in paper or other material
Ejemplos
She used a three-hole punch to organize her documents into a binder.
Ella usó una perforadora de tres agujeros para organizar sus documentos en una carpeta.
The office manager bought a new punch for the department's paperwork needs.
El gerente de la oficina compró una nueva perforadora para las necesidades de papeleo del departamento.
02
ponche
a drink made with a mixture of fruit juice, water, spices, and wine or other liquor, served hot or cold
Ejemplos
She prepared a large bowl of fruit punch for the party, mixing orange juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale.
Ella preparó un gran tazón de ponche de frutas para la fiesta, mezclando jugo de naranja, jugo de piña y ginger ale.
He enjoyed a refreshing glass of non-alcoholic punch at the summer picnic.
Disfrutó de un refrescante vaso de ponche no alcohólico en el picnic de verano.
03
a hit or strike made with a closed fist, especially in boxing
Ejemplos
He delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
The boxer dodged and countered with a quick punch.
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