How to Say "to throb" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to throb” is “latir” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi corazón late muy fuerte cuando estoy nervioso.
My heart beats very fast when I am nervous.
El médico puede oír el corazón latir.
The doctor can hear the heart beating.
Siento el latir de la vida en la ciudad.
I feel the pulse of life in the city.
Using the Infinitive
When you use a verb after 'feel' or 'hear' in Spanish, use the infinitive (the -ar, -er, -ir form): 'Siento latir mi corazón' (I feel my heart beating).
The Subject follows the Verb
It is very common in Spanish for the heart to come after the verb: 'Late el corazón' instead of 'El corazón late'.
Latir vs. Golpear
Mistake: “Mi corazón golpea rápido.”
Correction: Mi corazón late rápido. Use 'latir' for rhythmic biological pulses; 'golpear' means to hit or punch.
Other Meanings of “latir”
“latir” can also mean:
- referring to pain or a wound(B1)
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