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slap in Latin

slap in Latin is alapa, alapam dō, depalmo — slap means a quick blow with the open hand.

slap in Latin

alapa
noun
(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
alapam dō
verb
(transitive) To give a slap to.
depalmo
verb
(transitive) To give a slap to.

What does "slap" mean?

  1. noun A quick blow with the open hand.
    "The child got a slap on the hand for touching the hot oven."
  2. verb To hit someone or something with an open hand.
    "The goalkeeper slapped the ball away just before it crossed the line."
  3. verb To put something down carelessly or quickly.
    "She slapped the sandwich together and ran out of the door."
  4. verb To impose a penalty or charge on someone.
    "The council slapped a ban on parking outside the school gates."
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slap in a sentence

  • The child got a slap on the hand for touching the hot oven.
  • A sharp slap echoed through the room, and everyone fell silent.
  • The goalkeeper slapped the ball away just before it crossed the line.
  • He slapped the mosquito on his arm.

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What is "slap" in Latin?
"slap" in Latin is alapa, alapam dō, depalmo. slap means: A quick blow with the open hand.
How do you use "slap" in a sentence?
Example: "The child got a slap on the hand for touching the hot oven." In Latin, "slap" is alapa, alapam dō, depalmo.
Are there other ways to say "slap" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "slap": alapa, alapam dō, depalmo.
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