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    Chupar (en. Suck)

    /tʃuˈpaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce an object into the mouth and exert suction on it.
    The baby sucks his pacifier with much joy.
    El bebé chupa su chupete con mucha alegría.
    To absorb a liquid from a bottle or a glass.
    He will suck the drink directly from the bottle.
    Él chupara la bebida directamente de la botella.
    To take away a duty or responsibility.
    You cannot suck the homework of your classmates.
    No puedes chupar la tarea de tus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin *su'pāre, which means to absorb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suck the wheels
    To fall into a trap or complicated situation.
    chupar las ruedas
    to suck on one's finger
    To not have to make an effort to get something.
    chupar del dedo
    to suck blood
    To exploit someone or take advantage of them.
    chupar sangre

    Related Words

    succionar
    Action of absorbing a liquid or a substance.
    succionar
    lamer
    To pass the tongue over a surface to moisten or clean it.
    lamer

    Slang Meanings

    To suck in the context of consuming drugs.
    He started to suck to forget his problems.
    Él comenzó a chupar para olvidar sus problemas.
    To suck as an action of being very obedient or servile.
    That worker is always sucking up to his boss.
    Ese trabajador siempre está chupando a su jefe.