a machamartillo: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- In a heavy-handed, forceful, or uncompromising manner, often imposing a view or policy without subtlety.
- Enforced insistently and coercively, with little regard for nuance or opposition.
Examples
BetaEl jefe impuso sus reglas a machamartillo sin permitir ningún tipo de discusión.
The boss imposed his rules heavy-handedly without allowing any discussion.
El gobierno actuó a machamartillo para eliminar la corrupción, sin considerar los procesos legales.
The government acted forcefully to eliminate corruption, disregarding legal processes.
En la reunión, el director a machamartillo decidió cambiar todo el plan sin consultar al equipo.
In the meeting, the director unilaterally decided to change the entire plan without consulting the team.
La política de la empresa fue aplicada a machamartillo, generando resentimiento entre los empleados.
The company's policy was enforced heavy-handedly, creating resentment among employees.
- Done vigorously or relentlessly, with strong emphasis or energetic application.
- Applied repeatedly and emphatically as if struck with a hammer.
Examples
BetaEl entrenador a machamartillo insistió en que el equipo entrenara más duro cada día.
The coach relentlessly insisted that the team train harder every day.
La campaña publicitaria se lanzó a machamartillo, saturando todos los medios con anuncios.
The advertising campaign was launched vigorously, saturating all media with ads.
A machamartillo, el político defendió su postura sin dejar espacio a preguntas o críticas.
Forcefully, the politician defended his position leaving no room for questions or criticism.
Examples:
- ES: Proyectaremos solamente películas morales. Católicas a machamartillo.EN: That films will reflect only strict Catholic morality.
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