noun🔗ShareGolpe, bofetadaA hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking."The teacher gave the student a few swats for misbehaving in class. "El profesor le dio al estudiante unas cuantas bofetadas por portarse mal en clase.actionbodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstudio intensoAlternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution."During finals week, the library buzzed with the swats of anxious students. "Durante la semana de exámenes finales, la biblioteca zumbaba con el estudio intenso de los estudiantes ansiosos.educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, abofetearTo beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit."He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom."Él golpeó al mosquito que zumbaba en su dormitorio.actioninsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProvocar ilegítimamente un asalto SWAT contra (alguien)To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone)."Someone angrily swats their former friend by falsely reporting a bomb threat at their home, hoping the police will raid it. "Alguien, enfadado, provoca un asalto SWAT contra su antiguo amigo al denunciar falsamente una amenaza de bomba en su casa, con la esperanza de que la policía la registre.policeinternettechnologycommunicationcomputinglawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
