Push & pull in Spanish

These verbs describe common actions you do with your hands or body.

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Glossary · Spanish

01
empujar[em-poo-HAR]
push
02
jalar[ha-LAR]
pull
03
levantar[le-van-TAR]
lift
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dejar caer[de-HAR ka-ER]
drop
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presionar[pre-syo-NAR]
press
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soltar[sol-TAR]
release
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lanzar[lan-ZAR]
throw
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atrapar[a-tra-PAR]
catch

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Example sentences

Por favor, empuja la puerta para entrar.
Please push the door to enter.
Ella jala la cuerda con fuerza.
She pulls the rope strongly.
Levanto la caja con cuidado.
I lift the box carefully.
No dejes caer el vaso.
Don't drop the glass.
Presiona el botón para empezar.
Press the button to start.
Suelta la pelota después de atraparla.
Release the ball after catching it.