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“bring ashore” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾiˈʝaɾ/

Example

El marinero orilló la barca en la orilla.

The sailor brought the boat ashore.

Illustration for orillar (bring ashore)

How to say “bring ashore” in Spanish

“Bring ashore” in Spanish is orillar.

Thing or person moved toward the edge or side of a shore, bank, or surface.

Full entry for orillar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with orillar

En la carretera estrecha, tuve que orillar el coche para dejar pasar a un camión.

On the narrow road, I had to pull the car to the shoulder to let a truck pass.

Tips for using orillar

  • Orillar frequently appears with a person marked by a (orillar a alguien) and in such uses usually means to sideline or marginalize rather than literally bring someone ashore.

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