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    Traga (en. Swallow)

    /ˈtɾaɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of swallowing.
    The gulping of food is essential for digestion.
    La traga de alimentos es esencial para la digestión.
    The amount of something that is swallowed.
    Swallowing water after exercising is refreshing.
    La traga de agua después de hacer ejercicio es refrescante.
    verb
    To ingest something by passing it through the throat.
    She quickly gulps down the cold water.
    Ella traga rápidamente el agua fría.
    To accept or endure something difficult or unpleasant.
    She had to swallow the bad taste of the medicine.
    Tuvo que tragar el mal sabor de la medicina.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'tragere', which means to carry or drag inward.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thick gulp
    Expression referring to a person who swallows without discernment.
    traga gruesa
    swallow saliva
    The action of swallowing saliva, often due to nerves or anxiety.
    traga saliva

    Related Words

    glutton
    A person who overeats.
    tragón
    small sips
    Small amounts of drink consumed at once.
    traguitos

    Slang Meanings

    Swallowing a lot without thinking
    That guy is a glutton, always asking for more food without restraint.
    Ese tipo es un traga, siempre pide más comida sin contemplaciones.
    Accepting something they don't like
    I had to swallow my pride when I found out the truth.
    Tuve que tragármelo cuando supe la verdad.
    To make a gulp
    In the game, you have to make a gulp if you lose.
    En el juego, tienes que hacer una traga si pierdes.