golpeadas

Golpeadas is the feminine plural form of the adjective golpeada, which derives from the verb golpear, meaning to strike, hit, or beat. In Spanish, golpeada describes something that has been struck or affected by a blow, and golpeadas is used to modify feminine plural nouns.

Uses and examples

The term appears in everyday language to describe physical impact or damage, for example paredes golpeadas (walls that have been struck), hojas golpeadas por el viento (leaves battered by the wind), or objetos golpeados por la lluvia (objects battered by rain). It can also be used in a figurative sense to indicate emotional or figurative impact, such as ideas golpeadas by criticism or a landscape golpeado by conflict.

Context and nuance

Golpeadas functions as a descriptive term rather than a fixed technical term. Its precise meaning depends on the noun it modifies and the context, ranging from physical damage to metaphorical effects. The feminine plural form agrees with feminine plural nouns and is part of standard Spanish verb-derived adjectives.

Etymology and related forms

Golpeadas comes from golpear (to strike) and the past participle/gendered adjective golpeado, with golpeadas marking feminine plural agreement. Related terms include golpe (the noun “blow” or “strike”) and golpeador (one who strikes or a tool used to strike).

See also

Golpe, golpeo, golpeado, golpeador.