Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
bateador
Pronunciation
IPA/bateaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbatter
Example
El bateador conectó un sencillo.
The batter connected for a single.
More examples
El bateador local es conocido por su técnica.
The local batter is known for his technique.
Core concept
Player in the batter's box aiming to hit the pitched ball.
Similar words
lanzador: Player who throws the ball from the pitcher's mound aiming to put opposing hitters out.
bate: Straight wooden or metal stick held to strike a pitched baseball.
jugador: Person who participates in a sport or game as a player or competitor.
Definition in Spanish
Jugador que está al bate en un juego de béisbol y cuyo objetivo es conectar la pelota con el bate para alcanzar las bases.
Word origin
From Spanish batear ('to bat'), itself formed from bat + the verb-forming suffix -ear, plus the agentive suffix -dor, meaning 'one who bats'.
Usage tips
- Spanish bateador denotes the baseball player who bats and appears mainly in sports commentary and score reports rather than in general conversation.