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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "SAHR" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

To hit someone hard and deliberately. In Spain, atizar means landing a solid punch or blow with clear intention behind it. When someone atiza you, it was no accident and you definitely felt it.

Examples

He landed a punch that left him flat on the floor.

Keep it up and you're getting hit, consider yourself warned.

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Regional synonyms

To do something carelessly, randomly, or without thinking in Bolivia, just letting things fall where they may. Used to criticize sloppy work or improvised decisions.