Batiendo (en. Beating)

/ba.tjen.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The action of shaking a mixture to combine its elements.

I am beating the eggs to make an omelet.

Estoy batiendo los huevos para hacer una tortilla.

Hitting repeatedly to mix or break apart.

By beating the dough, we achieve the right texture.

Batiendo la masa, conseguimos la textura adecuada.

Performing movements to create energy or momentum.

The players were beating the air with their arms during warm-up.

Los jugadores estaban batiendo el aire con los brazos en el calentamiento.

It derives from the verb 'batir', which comes from the Latin 'battĕre', meaning to hit.

breaking records

Surpassing previous limits in some activity.

batiendo récords

clapping

Clapping as a sign of approval or rhythm.

batiendo palmas

outperforming the competition

Surpassing others in a challenge or activity.

batiendo la competencia

to beat

To perform the action of moving or hitting to mix or increase in volume.

batir

to knead

To mix flour, water, and other ingredients to create dough.

masar

to shake

To move something vigorously to mix it or give it motion.

agitar

In a party context, to make noise or commotion.

People were partying all night at the celebration.

La gente estaba batiendo toda la noche en la fiesta.

To be very excited or animated.

I was beating with happiness after receiving the good news.

Estaba batiendo de felicidad después de recibir la buena noticia.