bater em; golpear; incidir sobre
1. to strike or hit repeatedly against something or someone
The rain beat upon the windows all night long.
A chuva bateu nas janelas durante toda a noite.
2. to strike or impact forcefully and continuously
The waves beat upon the rocky shore.
As ondas golpeavam a costa rochosa.
3. to attack or assault someone repeatedly
The thugs beat upon the defenseless victim.
Os criminosos bateram na vítima indefesa.
4. to fall or descend upon with force (sun, rain, etc.)
The hot sun beat upon the desert landscape.
O sol quente incidia sobre a paisagem do deserto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'beat upon' is more formal or literary than colloquial speech. In urban Brazilian Portuguese, simpler terms like 'bater em' are preferred in daily conversation. The phrase is often used metaphorically in English literature to describe natural forces (rain, sun, waves) rather than literal violence.
NYC Slang
beat up on someone; rough someone up
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