Brincar (en. Jump)

/bɾinˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To jump lightly or playfully.
The children jump in the park.
Los niños brincan en el parque.
To skip a stage or an obstacle.
She jumped over the difficulties to achieve her goal.
Ella brincó las dificultades para lograr su meta.
To move quickly from one place to another.
She went from anguish to happiness in an instant.
Brincó de la angustia a la felicidad en un instante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'brincare', meaning to jump.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to jump for joy
To experience great happiness.
brincar de alegría
to jump over an obstacle
To overcome a difficulty.
brincar un obstáculo
to jump rope
To play by jumping with a rope.
brincar en la cuerda

Related Words

jump
A jump.
brinco
jumps
Movements upward or forward.
saltos
jumps
Multiple jumps.
brincos

Slang Meanings

To express happiness in an effusive way.
That news made him jump with excitement.
Esa noticia lo hizo brincar de la emoción.
To avoid responsibilities.
I don't want to skip my obligations this time.
No quiero brincar mis obligaciones esta vez.