Golpeaba (en. Hit)

/ɡolˈpe.a.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of hitting or striking something or someone.
The boy was pounding the table with his fists.
El niño golpeaba la mesa con los puños.
The act of carrying out a physical attack.
The boxer was hitting his opponent with strength.
El boxeador golpeaba a su oponente con fuerza.
The act of applying pressure or impact against an object.
She was banging on the door in desperation.
Ella golpeaba la puerta con desesperación.

Etymology

From the verb 'to strike', which comes from the Latin 'culpāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to strike a blow
To make a sudden movement involving physical contact.
dar un golpe
to hit the table
To express frustration or to get attention.
golpear la mesa

Related Words

hit
Physical impact produced by the collision of two bodies.
golpe
striking
The action of hitting repeatedly.
golpeo
hitter
A person who strikes.
golpeador

Slang Meanings

To strike a hard blow
When he gets angry, he always slams his fist on the table.
Cuando se enoja, siempre da un golpazo en la mesa.
To burst
The car burst when I was hitting it with the hammer.
El coche reventó cuando lo golpeaba con el martillo.