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    Derramar (en. Spill)

    /de.raˈmaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To pour a liquid or to knock something over.
    He spilled the water on the table.
    Derramó el agua sobre la mesa.
    To extract or expel something in greater quantity than what is contained.
    He poured out his sadness in the letter he wrote.
    Derramó su tristeza en la carta que escribió.
    To disseminate or spread something.
    The news spread quickly throughout the city.
    La noticia se derramó rápidamente por la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derramare', meaning 'to pour' or 'to spread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    puddles of water
    Refers to the accumulation of water resulting from a spill.
    charcos de agua
    to shed tears
    To express sadness or emotion through crying.
    derramar lágrimas
    to spill blood
    Refers to losing blood, generally in a context of violence or war.
    derramar sangre

    Related Words

    spill
    The act of spilling something, especially a liquid.
    derrame
    spillage
    The action and effect of spilling.
    derramamiento
    spillage
    Term used to describe the spread of materials.
    derradación

    Slang Meanings

    To make a mess at home
    When they say that someone 'made a mess at home', they mean that they made a lot of disorder or caused a big party.
    Cuando dicen que alguien 'derramó la casa', se refiere a que hizo mucho desorden o provocó una gran fiesta.
    To spill the juice
    When a friend says that he 'spilled the juice', he usually refers to having overindulged during a party.
    Cuando un amigo dice que 'derramó el jugo', normalmente se refiere a que se pasó de copas durante una fiesta.