Derramó (en. Spilled)

/derraˈmo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of spilling a liquid.
The water spill caused a great mess in the house.
El derramó de agua causó un gran desorden en la casa.
Loss or waste of something.
The wine spill on the table was evident during dinner.
El derramó de vino en la mesa fue evidente durante la cena.
verb
Verb that indicates the action of dropping a liquid.
She accidentally spilled the juice on the tablecloth.
Ella accidentalmente derramó el jugo sobre el mantel.
To emit or throw something in large quantities.
The volcano spilled lava for several kilometers.
El volcán derramó lava por varios kilómetros.

Etymology

From the verb derramar, formed by the prefix 'de-' and 'ramar', which means to spread or deploy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shed tears
To cry or show sadness.
derramar lágrimas
to spill blood
To cause death or injury to someone.
derramar sangre
not to spill a drop
To remain dry or not show emotions.
no derramar una gota

Related Words

derramar
To throw or make a liquid fall.
derramar
derramamiento
Action of spilling.
derramamiento
derrame
Amount of liquid spilled.
derrame

Slang Meanings

To gush
After the fall, the water gushed everywhere.
Después de la caída, el agua chorreó por todas partes.
To pour
I'm going to pour the soda into the glass.
Voy a echar el refresco en el vaso.