verb
atascar
stick · to jam
Es cuando algo no puede moverse porque está bloqueado o detenido por un obstáculo.
The Spanish verb "atascar" means to clog, to block, or to get stuck. It is used when something is obstructed or prevented from moving or functioning properly.
Examples:
- A pipe pueden atascar con suciedad. (A pipe can get clogged with dirt.)
- El tráfico se atascó por un accidente. (The traffic got stuck because of an accident.)
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Examples
El coche se atascó en el barro durante la tormenta.verb
The car got stuck in the mud during the storm.
Si pones demasiados papeles en la impresora, se puede atascar fácilmente.verb
If you put too many papers in the printer, it can easily get jammed.
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