abatir
bring down
The Spanish verb "abatir" means "to knock down," "to bring down," or "to overthrow." It can be used in various contexts:
- Physically knocking something or someone down (e.g., knocking down a tree or an opponent).
- Expressing emotional states, meaning "to discourage" or "to demoralize."
- In hunting or combat, it means "to shoot down" or "to kill."
Overall, "abatir" involves making something fall or reducing something's strength or spirit.
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Examples
El viento puede abatir los árboles.verb
The wind can bring down the trees.
El aburrimiento puede abatir el ánimo de algunas personas en invierno.verb
Boredom can bring down the spirits of some people in winter.
Una mala noticia puede abatir el ánimo de una persona.verb
Bad news can bring down a person's spirits.
El viento logró abatir muchos árboles durante la tormenta.verb
The wind managed to bring down many trees during the storm.
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