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golazo

/ɡoˈlaθo/
noun★Intermediate
informal

A spectacular or amazing goal in soccer, often praised for its skill or beauty.

El delantero anotó un golazo en el último minuto.

The striker scored an amazing goal in the last minute.

💡

Commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries to highlight an impressive goal.

Collocations

marcar un golazoto score an amazing goalun golazo espectaculara spectacular goal

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Related Phrases

gol de chicharitophrase
a goal scored by a small but skillful player

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'golazo' when describing a goal that stands out for its skill, creativity, or importance.

⚡Gold Rule

Augmentative Suffix

The '-azo' suffix intensifies the noun, indicating something extraordinary.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'gol' (goal) + the augmentative suffix '-azo', emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the goal.

📝Usage Notes

Used informally in soccer commentary and discussions among fans to describe a particularly impressive goal.

Word Breakdown

gol
goal
root
+
-azo
augmentative suffix indicating something impressive or extraordinary
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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