How to Say "kicked" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “kicked” is “pegó” — use 'pegó' when referring to hitting something with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer or when striking an object..
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pegó
VerbA1General
Use 'pegó' when referring to hitting something with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer or when striking an object.
Examples
El niño pegó la pelota con fuerza.
The child kicked the ball hard.
VerbB1General
Use 'tiró' in specific contexts, like a soccer player taking a 'shot on goal' ('tirar a puerta'), or metaphorically when falling or throwing oneself.
Examples
El delantero tiró a portería, pero el portero paró el tiro.
The forward kicked towards the goal, but the goalkeeper saved the shot.
Pegó vs. Tiró
Learners often confuse 'pegó' and 'tiró' because both can relate to kicking. Remember that 'pegó' is the more general term for hitting with the foot, while 'tiró' has specific uses like 'shooting on goal'.
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