Patéalo (en. Kick it)

/paˈtealo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of giving a kick with the foot to an object, usually a ball.
The player must patéalo to score a goal.
El jugador debe patéalo para marcar un gol.
Action of propelling or giving force to something with the foot.
To advance in the game, patéalo firmly.
Para avanzar en el juego, patéalo con firmeza.
Expression of encouragement towards someone to act.
Patéalo! Don't be afraid to try again.
¡Patéalo! No tengas miedo de intentar de nuevo.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'patear', which comes from the Latin 'pattĕre', meaning to strike or hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

patéalo
Instruction to kick something, used especially in sports.
patéalo
don't stop, patéalo
A way to motivate someone to continue with a task.
no te detengas, patéalo
patéalo with force
Advice to add more power to the kick.
patéalo con fuerza

Related Words

pateo
Action or effect of kicking.
pateo
pata
Part of the body used to kick.
pata
ball
Object that is kicked in sports.
balón

Slang Meanings

Expression to encourage someone to do something bold.
When I was nervous during the presentation, my friends told me: patéalo and keep going!
Cuando estaba nervioso en la presentación, mis amigos me dijeron: ¡patéalo y sigue adelante!
Used to refer to hitting someone with the feet in a fight.
If you get bothered, just patéalo and get out of there.
Si te molestan, simplemente patéalo y sal de ahí.