Vierte (en. Pours)
/ˈbjeɾte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of making a liquid pass from one container to another.
She pours the water into the glass.
Ella vierte el agua en el vaso.
To express or manifest something, especially in a conversation.
It is important that he shares his opinions on the topic.
Es importante que él vierta sus opiniones sobre el tema.
To let a liquid or solid fall onto a surface.
If you pour the paint carelessly, you'll dirty the floor.
Si viertes la pintura sin cuidado, ensuciarás el suelo.
Etymology
From Latin 'vertere', which means 'to turn' or 'to rotate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pour it in one place
To make something spill in a specific place.
vierta en un lugar
pour out your feelings
To express emotions or thoughts.
vierta sus sentimientos
do not spill anything
Instruction not to drop or spill something.
no vierta nada
Related Words
to pour
To make a liquid pass from one container to another.
verter
to spill
To accidentally let a liquid fall.
derramar
to overflow
For a liquid to come out of its container due to excess.
desbordar
Slang Meanings
Refers to exaggerating or expressing excessively.
Don't start pouring, you always do it in every discussion.
No te pongas a verter, siempre lo haces en cada discusión.
To spill information or gossip.
That guy always spills what he hears; you can't trust him.
Ese tipo siempre vierte lo que escucha, no se puede confiar en él.