golpear
hit · knock
Es dar un golpe o impacto a algo o alguien usando una parte del cuerpo o un objeto.
Definition & meaning
Golpear is a versatile verb in Spanish that primarily means to hit, strike, or beat. Depending on the context, it can be used in the following ways:
- Physical impact: To deliver a blow to a person or object using the hand, an object, or a part of the body.
- Impact/Collision: Used when something hits or crashes into something else, such as waves hitting a shore or a car hitting a post.
- Sound: To produce a rhythmic or percussive sound, such as knocking on a door or playing certain percussion instruments.
- Figurative: To affect someone emotionally or negatively, as in a sudden stroke of bad luck or an emotional shock.
Grammar & Word origin
Golpear is a regular -ar verb. It is derived from the noun {golpe} , which refers to the blow or impact itself. The suffix "-ear" is commonly used in Spanish to transform nouns into verbs that denote the action of performing or producing that noun.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- {pegar} (the most common synonym for hitting)
- {atizar} (often used for a strong, sudden hit)
- {aporrear} (to beat repeatedly or aggressively)
- {impactar} (to impact or strike)
- {chocar} (to crash or collide)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Vi a un hombre golpear una piñata en la fiesta.verb
I saw a man hitting a piñata at the party.
No debes golpear la mesa tan fuerte.verb
You shouldn't hit the table so hard.
El niño golpeó la pelota con fuerza.verb
The boy hit the ball hard.
Están golpeando la puerta.verb
They are knocking on the door.
Él se golpeó con la mesa.verb
He hit himself on the table.
Golpea la pelota.verb
Hit the ball.
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