Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
chutar
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃuˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbkick
Example
El niño chutó la pelota muy lejos.
The boy kicked the ball very far.
More examples
Practican chutar al primer toque para mejorar la rapidez.
They practice shooting on the first touch to improve speed.
Core concept
Kicking a ball to take a shot at goal.
Common phrases
chutar al primer toque
shoot on the first touch
chutar con la puntera
kick with the toe
Similar words
patear: Hits or moves an object with the foot in a general way.
dar una patada: Gives a single strong kick that connects sharply.
dar un puntapié: Makes a powerful, fast kick that emphasizes thrust.
golpear: Applies force to an object to strike or hit it.
Definition in Spanish
Mover o impulsar algo con el pie, normalmente con fuerza; en fútbol, intentar marcar un gol mediante un tiro.
Word origin
Loan from English shoot adapted to Spanish phonology and regularized with the -ar verb ending to refer especially to kicking in sports contexts.
Usage tips
- It is common in football commentary and everyday speech to mean taking a shot at goal, while general kicks often use patear or dar una patada.