/deriˈβaɾ/
#3936 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to knock down
Word origin
From de plus a form related to Latin ripa ('bank, edge'), originally meaning to throw down from a bank or edge. Related to the idea of casting something down.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ripa
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
.
They are going to knock down the old building next week.
.
The wind knocked down several trees in the park.
dictador.
The people managed to overthrow the dictator.
boxeador rival asalto.
The boxer knocked down his opponent in the second round.
¡ bloques!
Do not knock down the tower of blocks!
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