Spanish Conversation · Level 122
60 words
Spanish word
embutir
Pronunciation
IPA/embuˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbpush into
Example
Ella embutió la carta en el buzón rápidamente.
She pushed the letter into the mailbox quickly.
More examples
Siempre intento embutir toda mi ropa en la maleta pequeña.
I always try to cram all my clothes into the small suitcase.
Core concept
An item squeezed tightly into a small cavity.
Common phrases
embutir ropa en la maleta
cram clothes into the suitcase
embutir el móvil en el bolsillo
cram the phone into the pocket
Similar words
meter: Inserts an object into a box, bag, or pocket in a straightforward, neutral manner.
introducir: Inserts or slides an object into another object's inner space without special force.
encajar: Slots a component into a matching space so it fits precisely and stays put.
atiborrar: Stuffs objects into every gap until the container is overflowing or tightly full.
Definition in Spanish
Forzar algo dentro de un hueco o receptáculo de modo que quede apretado o comprimido.
Word origin
It derives from the noun embutido ('stuffed sausage'), originally meaning 'to stuff a casing', and the verb now means pushing or packing things tightly into receptacles.
Usage tips
- The verb commonly takes en to mark the receptacle (embutir algo en algo) and it usually implies squeezing or compression, so introducir is a milder, more neutral alternative.