al primer envite — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaformalmilitary
  • At the first attack or assault; upon the initial onslaught.

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  • Al primer envite del enemigo, las tropas se replegaron para reorganizarse.

    At the enemy's first attack, the troops retreated to reorganize.

  • Cuando comenzó la tormenta, el capitán ordenó asegurar el barco al primer envite del viento fuerte.

    When the storm began, the captain ordered the ship to be secured at the first onset of strong wind.

  • Al primer envite de la avalancha, los esquiadores buscaron refugio rápidamente.

    At the first onslaught of the avalanche, the skiers quickly sought shelter.

  • ¿Viste cómo reaccionaron al primer envite del público durante el concierto?

    Did you see how they reacted at the first onslaught from the audience during the concert?

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americaneutral
  • On the first attempt or try; immediately when first attempted.

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  • Al primer envite intenté reparar la bicicleta, pero no funcionó y tuve que pedir ayuda.

    At the first attempt, I tried to fix the bike, but it didn’t work and I had to ask for help.

  • No esperaba que al primer envite lograras resolver el problema tan rápido.

    I didn’t expect you to solve the problem so quickly on the first try.

  • Al primer envite, Marta supo que ese trabajo sería perfecto para ella.

    At the first attempt, Marta knew that job would be perfect for her.