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    Patearle (en. Kick him)

    /pateˈaɾle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give a kick with the foot.
    The boy decided to kick the ball to the dog.
    El niño decidió patearle la pelota al perro.
    To propel something with the foot.
    He had to kick the car's engine for it to start.
    Tuvo que patearle el motor del coche para que arrancara.
    To react aggressively towards someone.
    When he was insulted, his reaction was to kick.
    Cuando le insultaron, su reacción fue patearle.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'patear', which comes from 'pata' referring to the lower limb of animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kick someone
    To give someone a kick.
    patearle a alguien
    to kick a ball
    To propel a ball with the foot.
    patear un balón
    to kick the dog
    To kick the dog, usually used colloquially or humorously.
    patearle al perro

    Related Words

    paw
    Lower limb of animals.
    pata
    kick
    A blow given with the foot.
    patada
    kicker
    A person who kicks.
    pateador

    Slang Meanings

    To give a kick playfully.
    When they laughed, they playfully kicked him.
    Cuando se reían, le patearon juguetonamente.
    To kick someone to express frustration.
    In the fight, he ended up kicking out of impulse.
    En la pelea, terminó pateándole solo por impulso.