How to Say "bat" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bat” is “bate” — use 'bate' when referring to the wooden or metal stick used in sports like baseball or softball.
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bate
bah-teh'bate
nounA2sports equipment
Use 'bate' when referring to the wooden or metal stick used in sports like baseball or softball.
Examples
El jugador de béisbol tomó el bate y se dirigió al plato.
The baseball player took the bat and headed to the plate.
Necesitas un bate fuerte para golpear la pelota lejos.
You need a strong bat to hit the ball far.
Gender Alert
Remember that 'bate' is masculine, so always use 'el bate' or 'un bate'.
murciélago
nounA2the flying mammal
Use 'murciélago' when referring to the flying mammal that is active at night.
Examples
El murciélago vuela por la noche para buscar comida.
The bat flies at night to look for food.
Confusing Sports Equipment and Animals
The most common mistake is using 'bate' for the animal or 'murciélago' for the sports equipment. Always remember: 'bate' is for baseball, and 'murciélago' is for the creature of the night.
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