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How do you say "push" in Spanish?
empujar
In Spanish, "push" is empujar.
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Pronunciation
'empujar' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Grammar notes
empujar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Tuvo que empujar el pesado carro.
He had to push the heavy cart.
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How to remember empujar
Picture the scene 'He had to push the heavy cart.' and let the sound of 'empujar' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about empujar
How do you pronounce empujar?
'empujar' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Is empujar formal or casual?
empujar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is empujar used in Spanish?
empujar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Tuvo que empujar el pesado carro. (He had to push the heavy cart.).
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