batir — Preterite (Pretérito)
to beat, to whip
The preterite conjugation of batir (regular -ir verb, ranked #1414). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | batí |
| tú | batiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | batió |
| nosotros | batimos |
| vosotros | batisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | batieron |
Example sentence
Las olas batían contra las rocas con fuerza.
The waves beat against the rocks with force.
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