Kilo Lingo

/tʃuˈpaɾ/

Line drawing of chupar
Coloured illustration of chupar
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Translation

to suck

Word origin

Of expressive origin, imitating the sound made when sucking.

Origin
expressive
Root
chup

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

caramelo .

The boy started to suck the sweet eagerly.

bolígrafo, costumbre.

You should not suck the pen, it is a bad habit.

pulgar .

The baby sucks his thumb when he is sleepy.

esponja .

The sponge soaks up all the water from the floor.

¡ , !

Do not suck the ice cream so fast, you will get a headache!

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This word is part of lesson 69.