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How do you say "to push" in Mexican Spanish?
empujar
In Mexican Spanish, "to push" is empujar.
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Pronunciation
em-poo-HAHR. Three syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: empujan. Past: empujé, empujó. The 'j' keeps it soft like 'h'.
Example sentence
Empuja la puerta con tu mano.
Push the door with your hand.
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How to remember empujar
Empujar starts with 'em' and sounds aggressive. A push is forceful, pushing something away from you.
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Questions about empujar
How do you say "to push" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to push" is empujar. It is a noun.
How is empujar written in Mexican Spanish?
empujar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is empujar used in a sentence?
Use empujar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Empuja la puerta con tu mano. (Push the door with your hand.).
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