What does "palpitar" mean in English?

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Spanish

palpitar

English

beat

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Alternative translations of "palpitar"

throb
flutter
pulse
palpitate

Examples of how to use "palpitar" in Spanish

Spanish
Mi corazón palpitaba con fuerza.
English
My heart was pounding hard.
Spanish
Mi corazón palpita cuando corro por la mañana.
English
My heart beats faster when I run in the morning.
Spanish
Anoche mi corazón palpitó con fuerza.
English
Last night, my heart pounded strongly.
Spanish
Mientras estudiaba, mi pecho palpitaba suavemente.
English
While I was studying, my chest was beating softly.
Spanish
Mañana mi corazón palpitará más rápido.
English
Tomorrow, my heart will beat faster.

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