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zap in Spanish

zap in Spanish is corrientazo, hacer zapping, zapear — zap means to hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).

zap in Spanish

corrientazo
noun
(colloquial) An electric shock.
hacer zapping
verb
To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
zapear
verb
To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.

What does "zap" mean?

  1. verb To hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).
    "The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam."
  2. verb To heat food quickly in a microwave.
    "Just zap the leftovers for a minute and they'll be fine."
  3. noun A sudden jolt or burst, especially of electricity.
    "She got a nasty zap from the frayed cable."
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zap in a sentence

  • The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam.
  • One touch of the fence and it'll zap you.
  • Just zap the leftovers for a minute and they'll be fine.
  • She got a nasty zap from the frayed cable.

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What is "zap" in Spanish?

"zap" in Spanish is corrientazo, hacer zapping, zapear. zap means: To hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).

How do you use "zap" in a sentence?

Example: "The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam." In Spanish, "zap" is corrientazo, hacer zapping, zapear.

Are there other ways to say "zap" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "zap": corrientazo, hacer zapping, zapear.

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