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espancar — meaning in English

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English meaning

batter verb To hit something or someone repeatedly and violently.

Senses

espancar is used for these senses in English:

batter To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
beat up (transitive) To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows.

batter — full definition

verb To hit something or someone repeatedly and violently.
noun A liquid mixture of flour, egg, and milk used in baking or to coat food before frying.
noun In cricket or baseball, the player at bat.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

massa polme batedor bater empanar