hamacar
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “hamaquear” or “hamaquearse.”
hamacar(
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mah
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to move back and forth) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to swing
Mi hermano les tiene miedo a los columpios porque una vez que mi padre lo hamacó muy alto, se cayó.My brother is afraid of swings because he fell one time my father swung him too high.
b. to rock
Las olas hamacaban suavemente la barca, y una fresca brisa nos refrescaba.The waves rocked the boat gently, and a fresh breeze refreshed us.
hamacarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
2. (to move oneself back and forth) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Fernando quiso hamacarse de la rama, pero esta no aguantó su peso y se rompió.Fernando wanted to swing from the branch, but it couldn't hold his weight and broke.
b. to rock
Constantino se sentó en el mecedor y se hamacó delante de la chimenea.Constantino sat in the rocking chair and rocked in front of the fireplace.
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