coup
BrE /kuː/ AmE /kuː/
noun en → es
a sudden and illegal seizure of power from a government by a small group of people, usually the army or military leaders
golpe de estado
Collocations coup d'état
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The army staged a coup and took control of the government.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe de estado y tomó el control del gobierno.
a powerful and expensive car, especially one that is made for racing or driving very fast
coche de lujo, deportivo
Collocations sports coup
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He drove a red sports coup.
Él conducía un deportivo rojo.
a sudden hard hit or blow, especially one that is unexpected and causes damage or injury
golpe, impacto
Collocations take a coup
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The car took a heavy blow when it hit the wall.
El coche recibió un fuerte impacto al chocar contra la pared.