General
golazo
What does golazo mean?
Spanish for a stunning goal; used worldwide by commentators and fans to salute a goal of real quality.
"From thirty yards into the top corner — absolute golazo!"
Origin
Spanish: 'gol' (goal) plus the augmentative suffix '-azo', meaning a big/great goal.
Frequently asked questions
What does golazo mean?
Golazo is Spanish for a spectacular, high-quality goal, used by commentators and fans worldwide to salute a stunning strike.
Where does the word golazo come from?
It comes from the Spanish 'gol' (goal) plus the augmentative suffix '-azo,' which turns it into 'a great big goal.'
How do you pronounce golazo?
It's said 'goh-LAH-soh,' with the stress on the middle syllable and a soft 'z' sound in Latin American Spanish.
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