Meaning
beat, pulse
- a single pulsation of the heart or pulse
- a rapid flapping sound, such as wings
In a sentence
Il medico ha controllato il mio battito cardiaco.
The doctor checked my heartbeat.
Sentivo i battiti del cuore accelerare per l'emozione.
I felt my heartbeats speed up with excitement.
Tutto è cambiato in un battito di ciglia.
Everything changed in the blink of an eye.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| battito | masculine · singular |
| battiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently used in the phrase 'battito cardiaco' (heartbeat).
- Distinguish from 'colpo' (blow, hit) or 'ritmo' (rhythm).