Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
patada
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈtaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounkick
Example
No le des una patada a la mesa.
Don't give the table a kick.
More examples
El delantero anotó con una patada potente.
The striker scored with a powerful kick.
Core concept
A blow delivered by the foot that moves or injures a person or object.
Common phrases
dar una patada
give a kick
recibir una patada
receive a kick
una patada fuerte
a strong kick
Similar words
golpe: A forceful impact that results from contact by a hand, body, or object.
puntapié: A forward kick in which the foot thrusts out to strike a target.
patadita: A very light, small kick that nudges without causing harm.
Definition in Spanish
Efecto o golpe producido por el pie; también usado metafóricamente para indicar rechazo o expulsión.
Word origin
From Spanish pata 'foot' plus the suffix -ada, which marks an action or its result and so names the strike made with the foot.
Usage tips
- Use dar una patada a + object for the physical action, and note phrases like echar a patadas or dar la patada commonly mean to expel or dismiss someone figuratively.