una palmada

a slap; a pat; a clap

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a slap; a pat; a clap The meaning depends on context: it can refer to a slap or pat with the palm of the hand, or a clap made by striking the hands together.

SP: Le dio una palmada amistosa en el hombro.

EN: He gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder.

Daré una palmada y morirá.

I'll clap my hands, and he'll die.

— Guardianes de la noche (2004)

Yo le di una palmada en la espalda.

I patted him on the back.

Es sólo una palmada en la espalda.

It's just a pat on the back.

— La leyenda del pianista en el océano (1998)

Una palmada tuya hiere tanto como un golpe.

A slap from you hurts just as much as a blow.

— Yojimbo. El mercenario (1961)

Tom se merece una palmada en la espalda.

Tom deserves a pat on the back.

Las luces se encienden cuando das una palmada.

The lights turn on when you clap your hands.