bang

a loud sudden noise, especially the sound of a gun being fired or an explosion

estrépito, ruido fuerte, disparo

Collocations bang on the door

• There was a loud bang and then silence.

  Hubo un estrépito y luego silencio.

to hit or knock something with force, especially using your hand or a tool

golpear con fuerza, dar un golpe

• bang something against/on something

• He banged the door shut.

  Él cerró la puerta dando un golpe fuerte.

a style of hair that is cut very short and straight, usually at the front of the head

corte de pelo corto y recto

Collocations bangs (American English)

• She has a fringe/bang.

  Ella tiene una franja.

to hit someone or something with your hand, especially to punish them or show that you are angry

golpear con fuerza, azotar

• bang somebody

• He was banging on the door to get in.

  Estaba golpeando la puerta para entrar.

to hit something hard, especially with your hand or a tool

golpear con fuerza, dar un golpe

• bang something against/on something

• He banged his head on the door frame.

  Se dio un golpe en la cabeza contra el marco de la puerta.

used to express sudden surprise, shock, or pain

¡Ay!

• Bang! I dropped the plate.

  ¡Ay! ¡Supe el plato!

to hit someone or something with a stick, bat, etc., especially in sport

golpear con un bate o palo

• bang somebody

• He was banging the ball into the net.

  Estaba golpeando el balón hacia la red.

to hit something with a hammer or other tool to make it flat, smooth, etc.

golpear con un martillo para alisar o nivelar

• bang something

• He was banging the metal flat.

  Estaba golpeando el metal para alisarlo.