golpean

Golpean is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb golpear, which means to strike, hit, or beat with force. The infinitive is golpear, and the related noun golpe refers to a blow or strike. The term is used widely across Spanish-speaking regions in both literal and figurative contexts.

Usage examples include literal physical impact, such as "Los boxeadores golpean al rival" (the boxers strike the opponent) or "El viento golpea las ventanas" (the wind hits the windows). It can also be used figuratively, for instance in phrases like "las noticias golpean la opinión pública" or "la crisis golpea la economía," where the sense is to affect or impact strongly rather than to strike physically.

Grammatical notes: golpean corresponds to the present indicative for ellos/ellas/ustedes. The full present tense conjugation for this regular -ar verb is: yo golpeo, tú golpeas, él golpea, nosotros golpeamos, vosotros golpeáis, ellos golpean. The verb is regular in its conjugation, with common related forms including the preterite golpeé, golpeaste, golpeó, golpeamos, golpeasteis, golpearon; the participle is golpeado and the gerund golpeando.

Etymology: golpean derives from the noun golpe, meaning a blow, with the -ar suffix forming the verb golpear. The concept centers on causing a physical or metaphorical impact, a meaning that remains common across contexts in Spanish. See also golpe and golpear for related terms and usages.