banderillazo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Banderillazo is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/bandeɾiˈlaθo/ (in Castilian Spanish)
/bandeɾiˈlazo/ (in Latin American Spanish)

Translation Options into English

• Bandertip
• Bandering (in a figurative context)

Meaning and Usage

Banderillazo primarily refers to a strike or a thrust with a "banderilla," which is a decorated dart used in bullfighting. In a broader context, it can also imply a difficult or critical situation or a sudden impactful action. The term is more commonly used in oral speech than in written texts, especially in contexts related to bullfighting or when discussing something sudden or impactful in a metaphorical sense.

Example Sentences

1. El matador realizó un banderillazo impresionante que dejó al toro desorientado.
   The matador made an impressive bandertip that left the bull disoriented.

2. El banderillazo del informe causó un gran revuelo entre los asistentes a la reunión.
   The impact of the report caused a great stir among the meeting attendees.

3. Nunca había visto un banderillazo tan rápido durante una corrida.
   I had never seen such a fast bandertip during a bullfight.

Idiomatic Expressions

While banderillazo itself is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, its concept can be intertwined with expressions related to suddenness or critical moments, often metaphorically. Below are idiomatic phrases that can relate to the term.

Example Sentences with Related Idiomatic Expressions

1. Dar un banderillazo a la rutina diaria es necesario para no caer en el aburrimiento.
   Giving a sudden strike to the daily routine is necessary to avoid falling into boredom.

2. En el último segundo, dio un banderillazo a la situación, logrando salir triunfante.
   At the last second, he struck the situation, managing to come out victorious.

3. A veces solo un banderillazo es lo que se necesita para avivar la chispa en un proyecto.
   Sometimes all it takes is a sudden action to spark the flame in a project.

4. La noticia fue un banderillazo que revivió las esperanzas de la comunidad.
   The news was a sudden strike that revived the hopes of the community.

5. La presentación fue un banderillazo a las ideas preconcebidas que todos tenían.
   The presentation was a sudden strike against the preconceived ideas everyone had.

Etymology

The term banderillazo comes from the word banderilla which is a diminutive form of bandera (meaning flag). This is rooted in its use within the context of bullfighting, where the banderilla is a small flag or dart that is thrust into the bull's shoulders during the fight.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Golpe (strike) - Tiro (shot)

Antonyms: - Defensa (defense) - Proteger (to protect)