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ahuevar
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ahuevar(
ah
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weh
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bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to scare) (Central America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. to frighten
Quítate esa máscara o vas a ahuevar a tu hermana menor.Take off that mask or you'll frighten your younger sister.
a. to give an egg shape
Marisa ahuevó la mazapán con la palma de las manos.Marisa gave the marzipan an egg shape with the palms of her hands.
3. (culinary)
a. to clarify with egg whites
El próximo paso es ahuevar el vino para realzar su color y sabor.The next step is to clarify the wine with egg whites to enhance its color and taste.
4. (to belittle) (Central America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. to humiliate
En lugar de ahuevarme por no tener experiencia, Miguel me enseñó a bailar bien.Instead of humiliating me for having no experience, Miguel taught me how to dance well.
b. to put down
Mis amigos me ahuevan porque no sé manejar.My friends put me down because I can't drive.
ahuevarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to get scared) (Andes) (Central America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. to chicken out
Todos mis amigos subieron a la montaña rusa pero yo me ahuevé.All my friends went on the roller coaster but I chickened out.
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