Tirones (en. Tugs)

/tiˈɾones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Quick movements that cause tension or pain.

I experienced pulls in my muscle after exercising.

Sufrí tirones en el músculo después de hacer ejercicio.

Actions of grabbing something with force or speed.

The pulls on the rope caused it to break.

Los tirones en la cuerda hicieron que se rompiera.

Sensations of discomfort in the body due to muscle contractions.

I felt pulls in my back after carrying boxes.

Me dieron tirones en la espalda después de cargar cajas.

It comes from the verb 'tirar', which means to pull something with force or pressure.

To give pulls

To make sudden or abrupt movements.

dar tirones

To have pulls

To feel a sharp pain or discomfort in the body.

tener tirones

To pull

To move something with force.

tirar

Tug

The action of pulling or tugging at something.

jalón

Stretch

A rapid or sudden growth.

estirón

Soft taps or light stimuli to draw attention.

I gave him a pull on the arm to get his attention.

Le di un tirón en el brazo para que me escuchara.

Contractions or cramps in the muscles.

After running, I had some pulls in my legs.

Después de correr, tuve unos tirones en las piernas.