retobar
retobar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to put a leather cover on) (Argentina) (Paraguay) (Uruguay)
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Paraguay
Regionalism used in Uruguay
a. to cover in leather
El mango de la fusta está retobado.The handle of the riding crop is covered in leather.
2. (to retort) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
retobarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
3. (colloquial) (to disobey) (Argentina) (Ecuador) (Uruguay)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g. skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Uruguay
a. to rebel
La niñera les dijo a los chicos que se cepillaran los dientes, pero ellos se retobaron y dijeron que no lo harían.The sitter told the kids to brush their teeth, but they rebelled and said they wouldn't.
4. (horseback riding)
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