pump up

pump up(
puhmp
 
uhp
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. inflar
I need to pump my bike tires up.Tengo que inflar los neumáticos de mi bici.
b. hinchar
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Will you help me pump up some balloons for the party?¿Me ayudas a hinchar unos globos para la fiesta?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(to increase the value of)
a. inflar
That broker was accused of pumping up the prices of stock before selling them.Ese corredor fue acusado de inflar los precios de las acciones antes de venderlas.
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