Bate (en. Bat)

/ˈbate/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A stick or rod used to hit a ball in sports.
The player grabbed the bat before going out onto the field.
El jugador agarró el bate antes de salir al campo.
Instrument used in the sport of baseball.
The batter chose his favorite bat for the game.
El bateador eligió su bate favorito para el partido.

Etymology

From the French 'batte', which means 'stick for hitting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

baseball bat
Bat specifically used to play baseball.
bate de béisbol
to give a bat
Hitting something with a bat.
dar un bate
batter
Player who uses the bat to hit the ball.
bateador

Related Words

to bat
The action of hitting the ball with a bat.
batear
batting
The act of hitting balls, especially in baseball.
bateo

Slang Meanings

Action of batting in a vulgar context.
The player hit the ball hard with the bat.
El jugador le dio un buen bate a la pelota.
To hit something with force.
Don't give it a bat, it might break.
No le des un bate, se puede romper.