stroke
US /stroʊk/
UK /stroʊk/
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golpe, trazo, accidente cerebrovascular
an act of hitting or striking someone or something
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He delivered a powerful stroke with his tennis racket.
Dio un potente golpe con su raqueta de tenis.
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The artist applied the paint with broad, confident strokes.
El artista aplicó la pintura con trazos amplios y seguros.
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accidente cerebrovascular, ACV
a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain or heart
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He suffered a severe stroke and lost the ability to speak.
Sufrió un grave accidente cerebrovascular y perdió la capacidad de hablar.
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Early recognition of stroke symptoms is crucial for treatment.
El reconocimiento temprano de los síntomas de accidente cerebrovascular es crucial para el tratamiento.
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brazada, remada
a movement of a part of the body, especially one that is repeated as part of a series of movements
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She swam with strong, even strokes.
Nadaba con brazadas fuertes y uniformes.
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The rower maintained a steady stroke throughout the race.
El remero mantuvo un golpe constante durante toda la carrera.
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golpear, pegar
hit (a ball) with a smooth, continuous movement
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He stroked the golf ball perfectly down the fairway.
Él golpeó la pelota de golf perfectamente por el fairway.
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The batsman stroked the ball to the boundary for four runs.
El bateador golpeó la pelota hasta el límite para cuatro carreras.