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    Patear (en. Kick)

    /paˈte.aɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of striking something with the foot.
    The boy kicked the ball hard.
    El niño pateó el balón con fuerza.
    To move back and forth with large or vigorous steps.
    To kick the soil to make space for the plants.
    Patear la tierra para hacer espacio para las plantas.
    To expel or reject something with the feet.
    He kicked the trash that was in the way.
    Pateó la basura que estaba en el camino.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pātāre', which means 'to open' or 'spread out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn the tables
    To make a drastic decision that changes the current situation.
    patear el tablero
    to kick the ball
    To move away from or get rid of a complicated problem or situation.
    patear el balón

    Related Words

    kick
    Movement made with the foot, generally to hit something.
    patada
    kicker
    A person who kicks, especially in sports like soccer.
    pateador

    Slang Meanings

    Kicking as a form of protest or making a claim.
    People started to kick during the protest to show their discontent.
    La gente empezó a patear en la protesta para mostrar su descontento.
    In soccer slang, it means to play actively or make a risky play.
    Today I'm going to kick hard to help my team win.
    Hoy voy a patear fuerte para ayudar a mi equipo a ganar.