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    Patadas (en. Kicks)

    /paˈtaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of striking with the foot.
    The child fell while trying to kick in the air.
    El niño se cayó al intentar dar patadas en el aire.
    Sudden or uncontrolled movement of the legs.
    The dog barked while kicking in the water.
    El perro ladraba mientras daba patadas en el agua.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'patar', which means to strike with the foot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kick
    Making gestures or movements with the feet that can be aggressive.
    dar patadas
    drowning man's kick
    Desperate acts performed when someone is in a critical situation.
    patadas de ahogado

    Related Words

    paw
    Lower extremity of humans or some animals.
    pata
    skate
    An object used to glide that has wheels.
    patín
    kick
    Action of striking with the foot.
    patada

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised punches or fights.
    At the party, everything ended in kicks.
    En la fiesta todo terminó en patadas.
    Thoughtless or meaningless actions.
    His decisions are sometimes just kicks in the air.
    Sus decisiones a veces son solo patadas al aire.