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    Pateare (en. I will kick)

    /pate'aɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give a kick to something or someone.
    The child kicked the ball with all his might.
    El niño pateó la pelota con todas sus fuerzas.
    To walk or move unsteadily.
    The elderly man kicked while walking to maintain his balance.
    El anciano pateaba mientras caminaba para mantener el equilibrio.
    To interrupt or disturb something with a sudden movement.
    She kicked the door in anger when she saw it was closed.
    Ella pateó la puerta enojada al ver que estaba cerrada.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin verb 'pateare', which means 'to strike with the foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kick the board
    To alter the normal course of things.
    patear el tablero
    to kick the bag
    To shoot out of frustration or anger.
    patear el saco
    to kick stones
    To walk aimlessly, in a carefree manner.
    patear piedras

    Related Words

    kick
    Movement of striking with the foot.
    patada
    kicker
    A person who performs a kick, especially in sports.
    pateador

    Slang Meanings

    To kick someone out of anger.
    Don't make me kick, or I might get angry.
    No me hagas patear, que puedo enojarme.
    To do something without thinking about the consequences.
    You're kicking the situation; take a moment to think.
    Estás pateando la situación, toma un momento para pensar.