hinchar

Spanish

Etymology

From Old Spanish (compare also the form finchar), from Latin inflāre, present active infinitive of īnflō (following internal metathesis). Compare borrowed doublet inflar. Compare English inflate.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /inˈt͡ʃaɾ/ [ĩnʲˈt͡ʃaɾ]

Verb

1. (transitive) To inflate or fill with air or liquid
2. (transitive, figuratively) To exaggerate a story
3. (vulgar, figuratively) To fill someone with anger

Related terms

• hincha
• hinchado
• hinchamiento
• hinchapelotas
• hincharse
• hinchazón

 

See also

• hallar
• henchir
• inflar
• soplar