batir

[baˈt̪iɾ]

/[baˈt̪iɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“batir” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #18,455 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#18,455
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Agitar y remover con rapidez.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

batir vs bir
60% similar
batir vs bato
60% similar
batir vs botín
40% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for batir
PropertyValue
Headwordbatir
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[baˈt̪iɾ]
Letters5
Frequency rank#18,455
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “batir” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). batir lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for batir is 5 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [baˈt̪iɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #18,455 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 17 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for batir, with forms such as "abtir", "baitr", and "batirr". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "bir", "bato", "botín", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is batir, spelled B-A-T-I-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Agitar y remover con rapidez.
  2. 2
    Golpear repetidamente, insistentemente.
  3. 3
    Golpear repetidamente, insistentemente algo para destruirlo o derribarlo.
  4. 4
    Mover algo fuerte y enérgicamente.
  5. 5
    Derrotar, vencer al adversario o enemigo.
  6. 6
    Derrotar, vencer al rival.
  7. 7
    Superar una marca, romper un récord.
  8. 8
    Vencer el arco o al arquero rival.
  9. 9
    Recorrer el campo buscando y registrando todo para encontrar un animal, persona o cosa.
  10. 10
    Cubrir con fuego de fusilería o artillería el terreno ocupado por el enemigo.
  11. 11
    Desarmar y plegar las tiendas de campaña o los toldos.
  12. 12
    Martillar el metal para modelarlo.
  13. 13
    Fabricar moneda.
  14. 14
    Peinar el cabello en su largo para ahuecarlo un poco.
  15. 15
    Acusar a alguien de haber cometido falta o delito.
  16. 16
    Al final del lavado, pasar por una nueva agua para quitar el jabón.
  17. 17
    Ensuciar o manchar.

Synonyms

acuñarcepillarcardardelatardenunciarenjuagar

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: abtir,baitr,batirr,batri,battir,bbatir,btair,vatir

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of batir - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

abtir2baitr2batirr1batri2battir1bbatir1btair2vatir1
Edit distance from "batir"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "batir"?
"batir" is spelled B-A-T-I-R. The IPA pronunciation is [baˈt̪iɾ].
What does "batir" mean?
As a verb, "batir" means: Agitar y remover con rapidez.
What words are commonly confused with "batir"?
"batir" is commonly confused with "bir", "bato", "botín". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "batir"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "batir" is [baˈt̪iɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "batir" come from?
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Using “batir”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is B-A-T-I-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [baˈt̪iɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “bir” - see the side-by-side comparison. batir vs bir
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list