Spanish Word · Intermediate
acogotar
to kill, injure, or knock down with a blow to the back of the neck
Pronunciation: /akoɡoˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to kill, injure, or knock down with a blow to the back of the neck
Example
Mauricio Cárdenas (Bogotá, 1962) se muestra relajado pese a las turbulencias que acogotan a Colombia en lo económico y en lo político.
I use the word "acogotar".
Practice tips
- Practice acogotar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.