verb

parir

give birth

Sacar una cría del cuerpo al terminar el embarazo.

Word: parir

Meaning:
"Parir" is a Spanish verb that means "to give birth." It specifically refers to the action of a female animal or human delivering offspring.

Explanation:

  • It is mostly used in biological or maternal contexts.
  • It can be used both literally (human or animal childbirth) and figuratively (to produce or generate something, like an idea or work).

Parts:

  • The verb is regular in its conjugation: parir, parto, pariste, parió, parimos, parieron, etc.

Synonyms:

  • dar a luz (to give birth) – more common in many Spanish-speaking countries, especially for humans.
  • nacer (to be born) – used for the newborn, not the mother, but related.

Antonyms:

  • There isn’t a direct verb antonym, but conceptually the opposite could be "morar" or "no tener cría" (not to have offspring).

Additional Usage:

  • Figurative use: "Parir" can metaphorically mean to produce or come up with something, such as an idea, project, or piece of work. For example, "parir una novela" means "to come up with or write a novel."

Summary:

Parir primarily refers to giving birth. It is used literally in biology and figuratively in abstract creation contexts. Synonyms include "dar a luz." There are no strict antonyms in common usage.

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Examples

La vaca va a parir la próxima semana.verb

The cow is going to give birth next week.

Mi gata va a parir esta noche.verb

My cat is going to give birth tonight.

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