dar una patada a

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to kick
Los dos hombres empezaron a discutir y de pronto uno le dio una patada al otro.The two men started arguing and suddenly one kicked the other.
b. to give a kick
La futbolista le dio una patada a la pelota con todas sus fuerzas y marcó gol.The soccer player gave the ball a kick with all her strength and scored a goal.
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