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    Derriba (en. Knock down)

    [de-'ri-ba]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something fall by pushing it or through violence.
    The strong wind knocked down several trees.
    El fuerte viento derribó varios árboles.
    To deprive someone of life or their position.
    The army managed to defeat the enemy.
    El ejército logró derribar al enemigo.
    To make something cease to stand.
    They had to tear down the old building for safety reasons.
    Tuvieron que derribar el viejo edificio por razones de seguridad.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to knock down', which comes from 'de-' and 'ribare' (to break).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break down barriers
    To eliminate obstacles in a relationship or situation.
    derribar barreras
    to break down walls
    To overcome significant difficulties.
    derribar muros

    Related Words

    demolition
    Action of knocking down.
    derribo
    knocked down
    That has been knocked down.
    derribado

    Slang Meanings

    To knock down in a game (to hook or eliminate an opponent)
    I managed to take down several rivals in the competition.
    Logré derribar a varios rivales en la competencia.
    To throw something to the ground carelessly
    The kid accidentally knocked over the bottle.
    El chaval derribó la botella sin querer.