zapatear
zapatear(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to stamp one's feet
¡Deja de zapatear, o el vecino de abajo se va a quejar!Stop stamping your feet, or the downstairs neighbor is going to complain!
Los niños zapatearon en clase en protesta por el castigo del profesor.The children stamped their feet in class in protest at the teacher's punishment.
b. to stamp
Los aficionados zapatearon en el suelo celebrando la victoria de su equipo.The fans stamped on the floor in celebration of their team's win.
a. to tap one's foot
Mi padre se quedó sentado zapateando a la espera de los resultados médicos.My father sat tapping his foot as he waited for his medical results.
3. (dance)
a. to tap-dance
El guitarrista acompañaba al bailaor mientras zapateaba.The guitar player accompanied the flamenco dancer as he tap-danced.
b. to tap one's feet
El ritmo que creó el bailarín al zapatear era muy pegadizo.The rhythm created by the dancer tapping his feet was really catchy.
c. to stamp one's feet (heavily)
Ahora los bailarines zapatean fuerte.Now the dancers stamp their feet loudly.
4. (nautical)
a. to flap
Las velas empezaron a zapatear cuando el viento comenzó a soplar fuerte.The sails started to flap as the wind rose.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to stamp
Los espectadores gritaban y zapateaban el suelo.The spectators shouted and stamped the floor.
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