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    Golpecitos (en. Tapping)

    /ɡolpeˈsitos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small hits or touches, generally soft.
    The child tapped on the table with his finger.
    El niño dio golpecitos en la mesa con el dedo.
    Light taps made to get attention.
    I gave him little taps on the shoulder to turn around.
    Le hice golpecitos en el hombro para que se girara.
    A reduced number of hits.
    I heard some taps on the door.
    Escuché unos golpecitos en la puerta.

    Etymology

    Diminutive of 'golpe', from Latin 'collapsus' meaning 'to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give little taps
    To perform small hits to achieve an effect or attention.
    dar golpecitos
    to make little taps
    To give small touches, usually on a surface.
    hacer golpecitos
    to receive little taps
    To be lightly touched or gently tapped.
    recibir golpecitos

    Related Words

    hit
    Action of hitting.
    golpe
    little tap
    Light or small touch.
    toquecito
    slap
    Hit made on the palm of the hand.
    palmada

    Slang Meanings

    Soft hit used in play.
    In the game, he gave me little taps to indicate it was my turn.
    En el juego, me dio golpecitos para indicar que ya era mi turno.
    To touch someone in a playful manner.
    When we were joking around, he gave me some taps on the back.
    Cuando estábamos bromeando, me dio unos golpecitos en la espalda.