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    Derribó (en. Knocked down)

    /de.ri.ˈβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something or someone fall.
    The athlete knocked down his opponent in the competition.
    El atleta derribó a su oponente en la competencia.
    To destroy or dismantle a structure.
    The storm knocked down the old bridge.
    La tormenta derribó el viejo puente.
    To overthrow a government or regime.
    The military coup overthrew the president.
    El golpe militar derribó al presidente.
    To cause the fall of an object.
    The wind knocked down the branches of the trees.
    El viento derribó las ramas de los árboles.

    Etymology

    From the verb derribar, from the prefix 'de-' and 'ribāre', which means 'to make fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break down walls
    Removing barriers or obstacles refers to overcoming difficulties.
    derribar muros
    to debunk myths
    Disproving beliefs or misconceptions.
    derribar mitos
    to refute an argument
    To refute an idea or position in a debate.
    derribar un argumento

    Related Words

    derrumbar
    To cause something to fall or collapse.
    derrumbar
    to fall
    To descend or lose verticality.
    caer
    to destroy
    To cause the complete loss of something, usually of its shape or functionality.
    destruir

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone fall in a ridiculous manner.
    That comment knocked me down with laughter.
    Ese comentario me derribó de la risa.
    To overshadow someone in a competition in a crushing manner.
    In the final, I knocked him down with a great goal.
    En la final, le derribé con un golazo.