batir
“batir” means “to whisk” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to whisk, to beat
Also: to blend
📝 In Action
Tienes que batir los huevos para la tortilla.
A1You have to whisk the eggs for the omelet.
Bate la crema hasta que esté espesa.
A2Whip the cream until it is thick.
Estamos batiendo la mezcla con mucha energía.
B1We are beating the mixture with a lot of energy.
to break, to defeat
Also: to flap, to clap
📝 In Action
El atleta batió el récord mundial ayer.
B1The athlete broke the world record yesterday.
Nuestro equipo batió al rival en el último minuto.
B1Our team defeated the rival in the last minute.
El águila bate sus alas con fuerza.
B2The eagle flaps its wings with force.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "batir" in Spanish:
to beat→to blend→to break→to clap→to defeat→to flap→to whisk→you break→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: batir
Question 1 of 3
If you are making a cake and the recipe says 'bate los huevos', what should you do?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'battre', which means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. This is the same root that gave us English words like 'battery' and 'battle'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'batir' a regular verb?
Yes, it is completely regular in all tenses, following the pattern of verbs like 'vivir' or 'escribir'.
What is the difference between a 'batidora' and 'batir'?
'Batir' is the action (to blend/whisk), and a 'batidora' is the tool you use to do it (a blender or mixer).
Can I use 'batir' for a heartbeat?
No. For a heartbeat, you should use the verb 'latir'. While both involve a rhythmic movement, 'batir' is for external actions and 'latir' is for internal ones.