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.

Las luces se encienden cuando das una palmada.

The lights turn on when you clap your hands.

Es sólo una palmada en la espalda.

It's just a pat on the back.

— La leyenda del pianista en el océano (1998)

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.

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.