grúa
grúa(
groo
-
ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (machine)
a. crane
Los fuertes vientos hicieron caer la grúa mientras levantaba la carga.Strong winds made the crane topple when it was lifting a load.
2. (vehicle)
a. tow truck (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La grúa se llevó tu coche porque estacionaste en un lugar para discapacitados.The tow truck removed your car because you parked in a disabled space.
b. breakdown van (United Kingdom)
Nuesto coche se averió en el desierto y tuvimos que esperar dos horas a la grúa.Our car broke down in the desert and we had to wait two hours for the breakdown van.
c. towing vehicle
La grúa solo se llevará mi coche si pago antes.The towing vehicle will tow my car only after I pay.
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grúaNoun
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (máquina)
a. crane
2. (vehículo)
a. breakdown van o truck (United Kingdom)
b. tow truck (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
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