Pateadora (en. Kicker)

/pateadora/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has the skill or habit of kicking.
The kicker of the team showcased her skill in the tournament.
La pateadora del equipo mostró su destreza en el torneo.
In some contexts, it refers to a female football player, especially in women's football.
The kicker who plays on the national team is very talented.
La pateadora que juega en la selección nacional es muy talentosa.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'patear', which comes from the Latin 'pattīre' meaning to strike with the foot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

star kicker
A player who stands out for their kicking ability.
pateadora estrella
free kick kicker
A player specialized in taking free kicks in football.
pateadora de tiros libres

Related Words

kick
The act of striking with the foot.
patear
football
A sport in which the feet are primarily used to play.
fútbol
goal
The act of scoring a point in football.
gol

Slang Meanings

Kicker who is not afraid to make risky plays.
She is a bold kicker, always looking for the goal even in difficult moments.
Ella es una pateadora audaz, siempre busca el gol incluso en los momentos difíciles.
Kicker who tends to be very competitive.
On the field, she is known as the 'ferocious kicker' for her combative spirit.
En el campo, es conocida como la 'pateadora feroz' por su espíritu combativo.