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jalear

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From the interjection hala (come on! let's go!) +‎ -ear.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /xaleˈaɾ/ [xa.leˈaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: ja‧le‧ar

Verb

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jalear (first-person singular present jaleo, first-person singular preterite jaleé, past participle jaleado)

  1. (transitive) to urge on; to encourage
  2. (transitive, Andalusia) synonym of ojear

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