verb

menear

wag

Mover algo o el cuerpo de un lado a otro, generalmente de forma continua o rítmica.

The Spanish verb "menear" means to shake, move, or wag. It typically refers to the action of moving something quickly or repeatedly from side to side, like shaking your hips, wagging a tail, or moving an object.

Examples:

  • Menear la cola — to wag the tail
  • Menear la cabeza — to shake the head
  • Menear el bote — to rock the boat back and forth

It is commonly used in casual or informal contexts related to movement.

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Examples

Mi perro menea la cola cuando está contento.verb

My dog wags its tail when it is happy.

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