What does «guaracazo» mean in Spanish?
- Sudden, unforeseen blow.
♦ Used in: Colombia - Azote or blow given with the guaraca (throwing sling); and also the snapping sound given with it.
♦ Used in: Chile - By extension, any blow that produces a loud sound or also any blow in general.
♦ Used in: Chile
Examples of use in Spanish: "¿sentiste el guaracazo? creo que chocaron dos automóviles en la esquina".
"Roberto le dio un guaracazo al pobre de Juan".
- colloq. Shock.
♦ Used in: Chile - Hondazo.
♦ Used in: Colombia - Peru - Punch given with the arm extended to the side and turning the whole body to propel it.
- Drink or glass of liquor.
Examples of use in Spanish: "un guaracazo de pisco".
"antes de almorzar se tomaba un traguito de ron, un guaracazo, como decía ella".
"Tómate un guaracazo y te sentirás mejor".