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How do you say "to pull" in Spanish?
tirar
In Spanish, "to pull" is tirar.
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Pronunciation
Say tee-RAHR. Tirar has the stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Tirar is a regular -ar verb meaning to pull, throw, or draw. It is commonly used in Spanish.
Example sentence
Tira la puerta hacia ti.
Pull the door toward you.
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How to remember tirar
TIRAR means to pull or throw. It is a common regular -ar verb.
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Questions about tirar
How do you say "to pull" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to pull" is tirar. It is a noun.
How is tirar written in Spanish?
tirar is written using the standard 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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