volcar

Spanish

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *volvicō, volvicāre, from Latin volvō (“I roll”). Compare Catalan bolcar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bolˈkaɾ/ [bolˈkaɾ]

Verb

1. (transitive) to upset, knock over, tip over, dump (to cause to flip over, from uppermost to bottom)
2. (transitive) to empty, empty out (to remove the contents of)
3. (transitive) to make dizzy
4. (transitive) to get (someone) to change their mind
5. (intransitive or reflexive) to overturn, tip over, capsize (to flip over; to rotate uppermost to bottom)

   Synonym: zozobrar

6. (reflexive) to do one's utmost, do one's best (to make the greatest possible effort)

Related terms

• revolcar
• volcador
• volver
• vuelco