Spanish Word · Intermediate
rapapolvo
bollocking, telling-off, talking-to, earful
Pronunciation: /ˌrapaˈpolbo/
Meaning
bollocking, telling-off, talking-to, earful
Example
Las críticas de Clinton, que ni siquiera llegan a rapapolvo, son lo que probablemente menos preocupen al empresario devenido en político.
I use the word "rapapolvo".
Practice tips
- Practice rapapolvo 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.