clout

• Sustantivo que denota influencia, poder o contactos, especialmente en contextos políticos o empresariales; también puede significar un golpe fuerte.

A noun referring to influence, power, or pull, especially in a political or business context; can also refer to a heavy blow or hit.

1. B2informal

   Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

   Influencia o poder

   • The CEO has a lot of clout in the industry.
   • She used her political clout to get the bill passed.
   • He lacks the clout to make changes in the company.

   Sinónimosauthorityinfluencepowerprestigepullstandingswayweight

   Antónimosimpotenceineffectivenesspowerlessnessweakness

2. B2informal

   A heavy blow or hit, typically with the hand.

   Golpe fuerte

   • He gave the table a clout with his fist.
   • She received a clout on the ear for being rude.
   • The boxer delivered a powerful clout to his opponent.

   Sinónimosbiffblowhitknockpunchsmackstrikethump

• Verbo que significa golpear o asestar un golpe a alguien o algo, a menudo con fuerza; también se usa de manera informal para referirse a tener influencia o poder.

A verb meaning to hit or strike someone or something, often with force; also used informally to mean to exert influence or power.

1. Hit hardB2informal

   To strike someone or something with a heavy blow, often using the hand or a blunt object.

   Golpear fuerte

   • He clouted the ball over the fence.
   • She clouted him on the back of the head for being rude.
   • The boxer clouted his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   Sinónimosbashbeltclobberpunchslugsmacksockthumpwallopwhack