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How do you say "to pull" in Mexican Spanish?
tirar
In Mexican Spanish, "to pull" is tirar.
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Pronunciation
Tee-RAHR: stress on the last syllable, with a rolled r at the end if possible.
Grammar notes
Tirar is a regular -ar verb. It means to pull, to throw, or to draw. Past participle is tirado.
Example sentence
Tira la puerta hacia ti.
Pull the door toward you.
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How to remember tirar
Tirar sounds like 'tee-rah.' Think of pulling something as a tiring action that requires force.
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Questions about tirar
How do you say "to pull" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to pull" is tirar. It is a noun.
How is tirar written in Mexican Spanish?
tirar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is tirar used in a sentence?
Use tirar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Tira la puerta hacia ti. (Pull the door toward you.).
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