English–Spanish
“run over” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/atɾopeˈʝaɾ/
Example
Ten cuidado al cruzar para no atropellar a un peatón.
Be careful when crossing so you don't run over a pedestrian.
How to say “run over” in Spanish
“Run over” in Spanish is atropellar.
A car tire crushing a small object on the road.
Example sentences with atropellar
Los conductores deben mirar los espejos para no atropellar a un ciclista.
Drivers should check their mirrors so as not to run over a cyclist.
Tips for using atropellar
- Used both literally and figuratively, and when the object is a person Spanish normally marks it with the personal 'a' as in 'atropellar a alguien' so expect that construction.