pit-a-pat

• Adverbio onomatopéyico que describe un golpeteo ligero, rápido y a menudo rítmico, como el de pasos cortos, gotas de lluvia o los latidos acelerados del corazón.

An onomatopoeic adverb describing a light, quick, and often rhythmic tapping or pattering sound, such as the sound of light footsteps, raindrops, or a rapidly beating heart.

1. Footsteps soundB2informal

   Describes the sound of light, quick footsteps, often suggesting nervousness or hurry.

   Sonido de pasos ligeros y rápidos

   • She walked pit-a-pat down the hallway.
   • The children ran pit-a-pat across the wooden floor.
   • He heard the pit-a-pat of someone approaching.

   Sinónimospitter-patter

2. Heartbeat soundB2informal

   Describes a rhythmic, quick beating sound, typically of the heart, often due to excitement or fear.

   Latido acelerado del corazón

   • Her heart went pit-a-pat when she saw him.
   • My heart was beating pit-a-pat before the speech.
   • He felt his heart go pit-a-pat with anticipation.

   Sinónimospitter-patter