Noun
/martiˈʎaða/
"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.
La martillada del carpintero resonó en toda la habitación. Translation: The carpenter's hammer blow echoed throughout the room.
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.
"Martillada" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, but there are some related idioms with similar concepts like:
Dar martillazos en la cabeza Translation: To bang one's head against the wall
Estar como martillo en expositor Translation: To stick out like a sore thumb
Martillar en hierro frío Translation: To waste energy
No se puede cortar con martillo Translation: Something that can't be achieved no matter how hard you try
The word "martillada" comes from the verb "martillar," meaning "to hammer." It is derived from the Latin word "malleus," which means "hammer."