batir

Spanish

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to beat, to pound repeatedly
  • (transitive) to beat, whisk, whip
  • (transitive) to beat, overcome an opponent, record, etc.
  • (transitive) to coin a word, etc.

Etymology

Inherited from Latin battere, battuere (beat, hit).

Origin

Latin

battuere

Gloss

beat, hit

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