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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