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swats

/swɑts/ /swɒts/

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noun

Golpe, bofetada

A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Estudio intenso

Alternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Golpear, abofetear

To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

Examples :

"He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom."

Él golpeó al mosquito que zumbaba en su dormitorio.

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verb

Provocar ilegítimamente un asalto SWAT contra (alguien)

To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).

Examples :

"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.

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