Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/martiˈʎaða/

Translation options

• English: blow with a hammer, hit with a hammer

Meaning

"Martillada" is a noun in Spanish that refers to the act of hitting or striking something with a hammer. It is used in both oral speech and written context, but it is more commonly found in informal spoken language.

Example sentences

1. La martillada del carpintero resonó en toda la habitación. Translation: The carpenter's hammer blow echoed throughout the room.

2. No me di cuenta de que la pared estaba frágil hasta que le di una martillada. Translation: I didn't realize the wall was fragile until I hit it with a hammer.

Idiomatic expressions

"Martillada" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, but there are some related idioms with similar concepts like:

1. Dar martillazos en la cabeza Translation: To bang one's head against the wall

2. Estar como martillo en expositor Translation: To stick out like a sore thumb

3. Martillar en hierro frío Translation: To waste energy

4. No se puede cortar con martillo Translation: Something that can't be achieved no matter how hard you try

Etymology

The word "martillada" comes from the verb "martillar," meaning "to hammer." It is derived from the Latin word "malleus," which means "hammer."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: golpe de martillo, impacto de martillo
• Antonyms: cuidadoso, delicado