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Meanings of pit-a-pat in inglés

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trote ligero

Describing a rhythmic beating.

trote ligero
Usage of pit-a-pat in inglés
1
Nevertheless her heart went pit-a-pat, and she withdrew a little deeper into the flower-bell.
The Adventures of Maya the Bee
2
Her face was aglow with excitement, her heart going pit-a-pat.
The Captain of the Kansas
3
Even now, they make our collective heart go pit-a-pat.
Wired
4
He leaned over her, and his heart went pit-a-pat.
Of Human Bondage
5
His heart went pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat.
The Adventures of Mr. Mocker
6
O how my heart went pit-a-pat!
Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded
7
They were fat and furry, and mighty friendly looking to Baree, and his heart beat a sudden swift-pit-a-pat of joy.
Baree, Son of Kazan
8
Their hearts went pit-a-pat.
Winning His Way
9
Then Carl felt his heart go pit-a-pat, and all the snow wreaths on the trees seemed to turn to bridal flowers.
The Faery Tales of Weir
10
They were immediately introduced, and kindly received by the Lady Booby, whose heart went now pit-a-pat, as did those of Joseph and Fanny.
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2
11
His poor old heart went pit-a-pat as he staggered down the attic stairs and he kept on dabbing at his forehead with a handkerchief.
The magician's nephew
Frequent collocations
Translations for pit-a-pat
Pit-a-pat through the time