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    Atropellando (en. Running over)

    [a.tɾo.pe.ʝan.do]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To execute a violent impact against something or someone with a vehicle.
    The car running over the pedestrian caused a great uproar.
    El automóvil atropellando al peatón causó un gran alboroto.
    To drive at high speed, often recklessly.
    The driver was weaving between cars in traffic.
    El conductor iba atropellando entre los coches en el tráfico.
    To treat someone in an aggressive or brusque manner.
    The boss was overwhelming his employees with orders.
    El jefe estaba atropellando a sus empleados con órdenes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atropellare', which means 'to charge' or 'to hit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    running over in the street
    To have an accident or collision on public roads.
    atropellando en la calle
    one must not run over
    It refers to acting without caution or recklessly.
    no hay que atropellar

    Related Words

    hit-and-run
    Action of running over or charging.
    atropello
    runner-over
    Person or thing that runs over.
    atropellador

    Slang Meanings

    Accident involving a vehicle
    He had a hit-and-run that left him in shock.
    Tuvo un atropellando que lo dejó en shock.
    To rush someone hastily
    I was overwhelmed at the party; they wouldn't let me speak.
    Me atropellaron en la fiesta, no me dejaban hablar.