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    Batear (en. Bat)

    /bate'äɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Hitting a ball, especially in sports like baseball.
    The player hit the ball hard.
    El jugador bateó la pelota con fuerza.
    Performing actions with a bat or similar in other contexts.
    Hitting in beach volleyball requires technique.
    Batear en la beach volley requiere técnica.
    In some informal contexts, it means to reject something.
    She decided to reject the invitation to the party.
    Ella decidió batear la invitación a la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From the English 'to bat', related to the sport of baseball.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bat at base
    Act of hitting the ball towards a base in baseball.
    batear en base
    to hit
    Hitting the ball in a way that surpasses the defense.
    batear de hit
    to hit up
    Indicates a positive or successful action.
    batear para arriba

    Related Words

    batter
    Person who bats in a sport.
    bateador
    bat
    Instrument used to hit the ball.
    bate
    baseball
    Sport in which the bat is used.
    béisbol

    Slang Meanings

    To reject something or someone.
    I don't want to go out, I'm going to reject the offer.
    No quiero salir, voy a batear la oferta.
    To do something casually.
    He always rejects when it comes to studying.
    Él siempre batea cuando se trata de estudiar.