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/Sounds like "leh" (as in "let") + "NYAH" (as in "Nyan") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A hard hit, bad crash, or heavy impact in Spain. Said of falls, collisions, or any dramatic blow that leaves you shaken.

Examples

He took a serious leñazo on his bike and almost got killed.

The car smashed into the lamppost with a huge leñazo.

Regional synonyms

Like father, like son: a child or descendant who closely mirrors their parent in character, habits, or flaws. Used across Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia to point out, sometimes with resignation and sometimes with pride, that the apple does not fall far from the tree.