atrancar
atrancar(
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trahn
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to block up
La maraña de pelos de la bañera atrancó el desagüe.The tangle of hair in the bathtub blocked up the drain.
c. to clog
No dejes que los posos del café bajen por el desagüe porque lo pueden atrancar.Don't let the coffee grounds go down the drain because they can clog it.
atrancarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get blocked
Las cañerías se atrancaron debido a una acumulación de algún residuo.The pipes got blocked because of a buildup of some residue.
b. to get clogged
Llamamos al plomero porque el desagüe del fregadero se atrancó.We called the plumber because the drain of the kitchen sink got clogged.
4. (figurative) (to get bogged down)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to get stuck
Si te atrancas con una pregunta en el examen, pasa a la próxima y vuelve después si tienes tiempo.If you get stuck on a question on the exam, continue on to the next one and go back later if you have time.
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