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golpearon

gol-peh-AH-ronɡolpeˈaɾon

“golpearon” means “they hit / they struck” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

they hit / they struck

Also: they beat
VerbA2regular ar
A wooden mallet striking a metal bell, showing a forceful impact.
gerundgolpeando
past Participlegolpeado
infinitivegolpear

📝 In Action

Ellos golpearon la pelota con mucha fuerza.

A1

They hit the ball with a lot of force.

Las olas golpearon el muelle durante la tormenta.

B1

The waves struck the pier during the storm.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • golpearon fuerte – they hit hard
  • golpearon la mesa – they hit the table

they knocked

VerbA1regular ar
A person's closed fist knocking on a wooden door.
gerundgolpeando
past Participlegolpeado
infinitivegolpear

📝 In Action

Golpearon a la puerta pero nadie contestó.

A1

They knocked on the door but no one answered.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • golpearon la puerta – they knocked on the door

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yogolpeara
túgolpearas
él/ella/ustedgolpeara
nosotrosgolpeáramos
vosotrosgolpearais
ellos/ellas/ustedesgolpearan

Present Subjunctive

yogolpee
túgolpees
él/ella/ustedgolpee
nosotrosgolpeemos
vosotrosgolpeéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgolpeen

Indicative

Preterite

yogolpeé
túgolpeaste
él/ella/ustedgolpeó
nosotrosgolpeamos
vosotrosgolpeasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgolpearon

Imperfect

yogolpeaba
túgolpeabas
él/ella/ustedgolpeaba
nosotrosgolpeábamos
vosotrosgolpeabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesgolpeaban

Present

yogolpeo
túgolpeas
él/ella/ustedgolpea
nosotrosgolpeamos
vosotrosgolpeáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgolpean
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Words that translate to "golpearon" in Spanish:

they beat→they knocked→

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Quick Quiz: golpearon

Question 1 of 1

What is the best translation for 'Ellos golpearon la puerta'?

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👥 Word Family▼
golpe(a hit / a blow) — Noun
golpazo(a heavy blow) — Noun
goleador(scorer (in sports)) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the noun 'golpe', which comes from the Vulgar Latin word 'colpus', originally meaning a blow or a punch.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: coupItalian: colpo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'golpearon' formal or informal?

It is neutral and can be used in any situation, from describing a sports match to telling a story about someone knocking on a door.

Can I use 'golpearon' for 'they beat' in a game?

Yes, it can mean defeating an opponent, though 'vencieron' or 'ganaron' are more common for scores.