pete
Pete · burst · blow up · break down
Tinte negro y pegajoso que sale del suelo y se usa para hacer caminos o como combustible.
The word "pete" in Spanish can have several meanings depending on the context:
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As a verb form: "Pete" is the informal second-person singular imperative (command) form of the verb "petar", which colloquially means:
- To burst, break, or explode.
- To work very hard or intensively.
- In some contexts, "petar" can also mean to fail (like electronics or machines).
Example: "¡Pete la bombilla si está fundida!" (Burst the lightbulb if it's blown.)
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In slang or vulgar language: "pete" is a crude term for oral sex; it is often considered vulgar or offensive. It is best used cautiously and avoided in polite conversations.
In summary, "pete" can either be a verb command related to "burst" or a slang vulgar term depending on context.
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Examples
El perro se llama Pete.other
The dog's name is Pete.
No quiero que pete la rueda.other
I don't want the tire to burst.
Espero que no pete el globo.other
I hope the balloon does not burst.
Antes de que pete, salimos.other
Before it blows up, we’re leaving.
La rueda petó ayer.other
The tire burst yesterday.
Quizá pete la máquina hoy.other
Maybe the machine will break down today.
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