embalar
embalar(
ehm
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bah
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lahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to wrap up)
a. to pack
Cuando terminó de embalar todas sus pertenencias, llamó a la compañía de mudanzas.When he finished packing all of his belongings, he called the moving company.
a. to accelerate
El conductor pisó a fondo el acelerador embalando el motor y el vehículo.The driver floored the accelerator, accelerating the engine and the vehicle.
embalarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to pick up speed
Las rocas se embalaban a medida que rodaban monte abajo.The rocks picked up speed as they rolled down the hill.
b. to dash off
Cuando el perro vio la ardilla bajando del árbol, se embaló a perseguirlo.When the dog saw the squirrel coming down from the tree, she dashed off after it.
c. to accelerate
El tren se embaló porque iba con retraso.The train accelerated because it was running late.
a. to get carried away
Yo sé que te encanta correr muy rápido en la moto, pero no te embales o te puedes lastimar.I know you love driving fast on your motorcycle, but don't get carried away or you might get hurt.
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