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    Jala (en. Pull)

    /xa.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of pulling something to move it towards oneself.
    She pulls the rope so that the boat gets closer.
    Ella jala la cuerda para que el barco se acerque.
    Force applied to drag or move an object.
    He pulls the door to open it.
    Él jala la puerta para abrirla.
    In colloquial context, used as an imperative to ask someone to do something.
    Pull the lever and turn on the light!
    ¡Jala la palanca y enciende la luz!

    Etymology

    From the verb jalar, which comes from Old Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grab it, this is yours
    An invitation for someone to take or utilize something that belongs to them.
    jala que esto es tuyo
    pull the lever
    An indication to activate a mechanism or an action.
    jala la palanca

    Related Words

    jalar
    Verb that describes the action of pulling something.
    jalar
    jalador
    An object used to pull something.
    jalador

    Slang Meanings

    To desire or aspire to something
    If you keep working hard, you'll pull to get the promotion.
    Si sigues trabajando duro, jala a que consigas el ascenso.
    To achieve something through effort
    She always strives to get good grades.
    Ella siempre jala para obtener buenas calificaciones.