slam in Spanish
slam in Spanish is azotar, dar un portazo, dejar caer — slam means to shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
slam in Spanish
azotar
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
dar un portazo
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
dejar caer
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
azotar
(transitive, ergative) To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)
dejar caer
(transitive, ergative) To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)
azotar
(ambitransitive) To strike forcefully with some implement.
calumniar
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.
derramar ponzoña
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.
What does "slam" mean?
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verb To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
"The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm."
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verb To criticise someone or something harshly.
"Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting."
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noun A sudden loud impact or forceful closing.
"We heard a loud slam from the garage as the wind blew the door."
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noun (bridge) A bid to win all or nearly all the tricks in a hand.
"Reaching a small slam requires careful bidding between you and your partner."
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slam in a sentence
- The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm.
- She slammed the door on her way out.
- Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting.
- The newspaper slammed the council for ignoring residents' complaints about the bus service.
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What is "slam" in Spanish?
"slam" in Spanish is azotar, dar un portazo, dejar caer. slam means: To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
How do you use "slam" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm." In Spanish, "slam" is azotar, dar un portazo, dejar caer.
Are there other ways to say "slam" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "slam": azotar, dar un portazo, dejar caer, calumniar, derramar ponzoña.
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