A term used in Spain, particularly in Madrid, to refer to a strong blow or hit. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a strong impact or significant event.
Examples
- Spanish: El boxeador le dio un macanazo a su oponente que lo dejó aturdido. También, la noticia de su despido fue un macanazo para él.
- English: The boxer gave his opponent a macanazo that left him stunned. Also, the news of his layoff was a macanazo for him.