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

Part of Speech

• Noun (in Spanish: "sustantivo")

Phonetic Transcription

• /bataˈkaθo/ in Spain or /bataˈkaso/ in Latin America (including Argentina)

Translation Options into English

• "Upset"
• "Surprising turn of events"
• "Balloon shot" (in specific contexts, like sports and politics)

Meaning and Usage

The term "batacazo" refers to a surprising victory or unexpected outcome, particularly in contexts like sports or politics. It is often used to describe situations where an underdog succeeds against a stronger opponent or where an unexpected event occurs. The word is common in both oral and written contexts, though it tends to be more frequently used in conversational situations, especially in sports discussions.

Example Sentences

1. "El equipo chico dio un batacazo y ganó el torneo."

2. "The small team pulled off an upset and won the tournament."

3. "El batacazo en las elecciones sorprendió a todos los analistas."

4. "The upset in the elections surprised all the analysts."

5. "Se esperaba que el favorito ganara, pero el batacazo fue impresionante."

6. "It was expected that the favorite would win, but the upset was impressive."

Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Dar el batacazo" (to pull off an upset):

2. "Logró dar el batacazo en la final, venciendo al campeón."

   • "He managed to pull off the upset in the final, beating the champion."

3. "Estar en el batacazo" (to be in an unexpected position of success):

4. "A pesar de las dudas, el proyecto está en el batacazo."

   • "Despite the doubts, the project is in a position of unexpected success."

5. "No se esperaba tal batacazo" (such an upset was not expected):

6. "No se esperaba tal batacazo en el partido de ayer."

   • "Such an upset was not expected in yesterday's match."

7. "El batacazo de la noche" (the upset of the night):

8. "El batacazo de la noche fue el triunfo del equipo subestimado."
   • "The upset of the night was the victory of the underestimated team."

Etymology

The origin of "batacazo" is believed to come from the verb "batir," which means "to beat" or "to strike." The suffix "-azo" often denotes a significant or impressive action in Spanish. Hence, the term signifies a powerful or impactful "beating" in a metaphorical sense, referring to unexpected victories.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• "sorpresa" (surprise)

• "revés" (setback)

• Antonyms:

• "previsión" (foresight)
• "seguridad" (certainty)

The term "batacazo" is a vivid expression commonly encountered in Argentine Spanish, resonating within the context of sports, elections, and other competitive scenarios.