Patee (en. Kick)

/paˈte.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Strike given with the foot.
He kicked the ball during the game.
Le dio un patee a la pelota durante el juego.
A sudden movement made with the foot.
The child's uncontrolled kick broke the window.
El patee descontrolado del niño rompió la ventana.
verb
Action of hitting something with the foot.
She kicks the door when she is upset.
Ella patea la puerta cuando está molesta.
To move or displace by striking the ground with the feet.
The dog kicks the dirt when digging.
El perro patea la tierra al excavar.

Etymology

From the verb 'patear', which comes from 'pata', meaning foot or limb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a kick
To make a strike with the foot.
dar un patee
kick the ball
To hit the ball with the foot.
patee a la pelota
kick hard
To make an intense strike with the foot.
patee fuerte

Related Words

paw
Lower limb or foot.
pata
to kick
Action of striking with the foot.
patear

Slang Meanings

Action of kicking in a playful or fun manner.
The child was kicking in the park.
El niño estaba haciendo patee en el parque.
Emotional blow or impact in a situation.
That comment was a direct kick to the heart.
Ese comentario fue un patee directo al corazón.