Derramando (en. Pouring out)

/de-ra-man-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of spilling or pouring a liquid from a container.
She is spilling water on the floor.
Ella está derramando agua en el suelo.
To cause something to spread or disperse.
The boy was spilling marbles all over the room.
El niño estaba derramando las canicas por toda la sala.
To overflow or release something in abundance.
Happiness was spilling out of her everywhere.
La felicidad la estaba derramando por todos lados.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'derramar', which comes from the Latin 'derramare', meaning to pour or overflow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shedding tears
To express sadness or intense emotion.
Derramando lágrimas
Pouring love
To demonstrate affection openly.
Derramando amor

Related Words

spill
The action of pouring.
derramar
spillage
The amount of liquid that has been spilled.
derrame

Slang Meanings

To spill a drink at a party.
We always end up spilling beer during the game.
Siempre terminamos derramando cerveza durante el juego.
To shed tears for someone.
She was crying for him all night.
Ella estuvo derramando por él toda la noche.