Batista

[ buh-tee-stuh; Spanish bah-tees-tah ]

noun

1. Ful·gen·cio [fool-, hen, -syaw], Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar, 1901–73, Cuban military leader: dictator of Cuba 1934–40; president 1940–44, 1952–59.

Batista

/ baˈtista /

noun

1. BatistaFulgencio19011973MCubanPOLITICS: military leaderPOLITICS: dictatorPOLITICS: head of state Fulgencio (fulˈxenθjo), full name Batista y Zaldívar . 1901–73, Cuban military leader and dictator: president of Cuba (1940–44, 1952–59); overthrown by Fidel Castro

Example Sentences

In a viral advert aired last week on late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's show, former wrestler Dave Bautista - once known as "The Animal" Batista - ridiculed the presidential candidate as "a weak, tubby toddler" who "wears more makeup than Dolly Parton".

From BBC

“I am so proud of our detectives who worked tirelessly throughout the night in collaboration with our partners at the Santa Monica College Police Department to identify and locate the suspect in this tragic incident,” said Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Batista, however, acknowledged that the items would give officers a reason to detain homeless people.

From Los Angeles Times

Batista said officers do that as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Police Chief Ramon Batista told council members before Tuesday’s vote that the amendments would not change how officers enforce anti-camping laws and interact with the city’s homeless population.

From Los Angeles Times