verb

jalar

pull

Es mover algo hacia uno mismo aplicando fuerza con la mano, una cuerda u otra cosa.

The Spanish word "jalar" means to pull. It is a common verb used to describe the action of drawing something towards oneself or moving something by applying force.

For example:

  • "Jalar la puerta" means "to pull the door."
  • It can also colloquially mean "to eat" or "to drink" in some Latin American countries.

In summary, "jalar" primarily refers to the physical act of pulling.

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Examples

Verónica tuvo que jalar fuerte para abrir la puerta.verb

Verónica had to pull hard to open the door.

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