No. 13,302 in Spanish
puñalada
"Puñalada" means "stab" or "stabbing with a dagger."
In a sentence
La puñalada fue rápida y precisa.
The stab was quick and precise.
Here, 'puñalada' refers to a literal stab or wound inflicted by a knife or sharp object, indicating an act of physical injury.
Sentí una puñalada de dolor al escuchar la noticia.
I felt a stab of pain upon hearing the news.
In this context, 'puñalada' metaphorically refers to a sudden and intense emotional pain, such as sadness or grief.
Su traición fue una verdadera puñalada por la espalda.
His betrayal was a true stab in the back.
Here, 'puñalada' metaphorically describes an act of betrayal or deceit, emphasizing the emotional impact on the person affected.
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