bolea
Presentél/ella/ustedconjugation ofbolear.
bolear(
boh
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leh
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ahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
1. (to make shiny)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. to shine
Mi abuelo ganaba dinero boleando los zapatos de la gente en la calle.My grandfather used to make some money shining people's shoes on the street.
b. to polish
Después de bolear los zapatos parecen nuevos.After polishing my shoes, they look brand new.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to throw the ball around
Los jugadores de básquet están boleando para calentar antes del partido.The basketball players are throwing the ball around to warm up before the game.
b. to knock the balls about
¿Están jugando a bola 8? - No estamos boleando nada más.Are you guys playing 8-ball? - No we're just knocking the balls about.
bolearse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
3. (to fall)
Regionalism used in Paraguay
(Paraguay)
(River Plate)
a. to rear and fall
El jinete no pudo controlar a su caballo cuando este boleó.The rider couldn't control his horse when it reared and fell.
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