Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goleada
noun
/ɡoʊˈleɪdə/
Definition
A term used primarily in sports, particularly in soccer, to describe a match with a large goal difference between the teams.
Examples
- The final score was 5-0, resulting in a goleada for the home team.
- After the goleada, the coach decided to change the team’s strategy.
- The fans celebrated the goleada, as their team dominated the match.
Meaning
The word ‘goleada’ refers to a situation where one team wins by a significantly larger number of goals than the opposing team.
Synonyms
- blowout
- landslide
- trouncing
- thrashing