English–Spanish
“inflate” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈtʃaɾ/
Example
Voy a hinchar el globo.
I'm going to inflate the balloon.
How to say “inflate” in Spanish
“Inflate” in Spanish is hinchar.
Upper lip puffed up after a punch.
Example sentences with hinchar
¿Puedes hinchar este neumático con la bomba?
Can you inflate this tire with the pump?
Tips for using hinchar
- English speakers often expect a possessive, but Spanish prefers the reflexive construction with the definite article for recent swelling (se me ha hinchado la boca rather than mi boca está hinchada).