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goleada

thrashing, big win

noun goh-leh-AH-dah Rare

Usage Note

Goleada is a football (soccer) term for a high-scoring victory — a word with no single-word English equivalent. It derives from gol ('goal'). The verb golear means 'to thrash' a team, and the agent goleador refers to a prolific goal-scorer. This word is ubiquitous in Spanish sports journalism.

Examples

"El equipo local ganó por goleada."

Natural Translation

The home team won by a wide margin.

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