patada

This is the 5498th most frequent Spanish word.

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patada

Kick.


Here, 'patada' refers to the action of striking something with a foot, as in sports or physical action.

El niño dio una fuerte patada al balón.

The child gave a strong kick to the ball.


In this sentence, 'patada' describes an impact caused by someone's foot on another person's body during a game.

Recibí una patada en la pierna jugando fútbol.

I received a kick on my leg while playing football.


Here, 'patada' is used figuratively to express an emotional impact or hurt caused by words.

Metafóricamente, ese comentario fue una patada al corazón.

Metaphorically, that comment was a kick to the heart.