beaten

• Describe algo que ha sido golpeado repetidamente o derrotado; también se usa para un sendero muy transitado o una mezcla que se ha batido enérgicamente.

Describes something that has been struck repeatedly or defeated; also used to describe a path that is well-trodden or a mixture that has been stirred vigorously.

1. Hammered or shaped by beatingB2formal

   Formed or made thin by hammering, typically referring to metal.

   batido, martillado

   • The artisan crafted a beautiful bowl from beaten copper.
   • Beaten gold leaf is used to decorate the frame.
   • The sword was made of beaten steel.

   Sinónimosflattenedforgedhammeredwrought

2. Worn by frequent useB2formal

   Much trodden and worn smooth or bare, as a path or track.

   pisoteado, gastado por el uso

   • They followed a well-beaten path through the forest.
   • The grass was beaten down by the constant foot traffic.
   • The beaten track led to a hidden waterfall.

   Sinónimosworn

   Antónimosfreshnewunbeatenuntrodden

• Verbo que indica golpear repetidamente, vencer en una competición o producir un sonido rítmico.

A verb used to indicate striking repeatedly, defeating in a competition, or producing a rhythmic sound.

verbo irregular

1. Strike repeatedlyA2formal

   To hit someone or something many times, especially with the fists or a weapon.

   Golpear repetidamente

   • The bully beat the smaller boy after school.
   • She beat the rug to remove the dust.
   • Drums were beaten rhythmically during the ceremony.

   Sinónimosbatterbelabordrubhammerhitpoundpummelstrikethrashthump

2. Defeat or win againstA1formal

   To win a victory over someone in a competition, game, or election.

   Derrotar o ganar

   • Our team beat the champions in the final match.
   • She beat her opponent in straight sets.
   • He beat all expectations with his performance.

   Sinónimosbestconquerdefeatovercomeoverpowersubduethrashtrouncevanquish

   Antónimoslosesuccumbsurrenderyield

3. Pulsate or throbB1formal

   To produce a regular rhythm, like a heart or pulse.

   Latir o palpitar

   • My heart was beating fast after the run.
   • You can feel the pulse beating in your wrist.
   • The engine beat steadily as the boat moved.

   Sinónimosdrumhammerpalpitatepoundpulsatepulsethrobthudthump

4. Overcome or surpassB2informal

   To manage to deal with or get past a difficulty.

   superar

   • He finally beat his fear of public speaking.
   • They beat the deadline by a narrow margin.
   • She beat the illness after months of treatment.

   Sinónimosconquerdefeatget overmasterovercomesurmountvanquish

   Antónimosfaillosesuccumbsurrenderyield

Variantes phrasalbeat downbeat inbeat outbeat up