No. 9,419 in Spanish
aldabonazo
A loud knock or metaphorically a significant or striking action or event.
In a sentence
El aldabonazo en la puerta despertó a toda la casa.
The loud knock on the door woke up the entire house.
The term 'aldabonazo' refers to a loud knock or sound produced by a door knocker, emphasizing the impact or noise.
Las noticias actuaron como un aldabonazo que alertó al pueblo.
The news acted as a wake-up call that alerted the town.
Here, 'aldabonazo' is used figuratively to signify a significant event or action that catches attention dramatically.
Con su última obra, el autor dio un aldabonazo contra la injusticia social.
With his latest work, the author made a striking call against social injustice.
In this case, 'aldabonazo' metaphorically represents a powerful statement or act meant to bring awareness about an important issue.
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