Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
sacudir
Pronunciation
IPA/sakuˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbshake
Example
¿Puedes sacudir la alfombra?
Can you shake the carpet?
More examples
Al oír la noticia, ella sacudió la cabeza.
When she heard the news, she shook her head.
Core concept
Shaking a coat to dislodge crumbs and dust.
Common phrases
sacudir la alfombra
shake the rug
sacudir la ropa
shake out the clothes
sacudir la cabeza
shake one's head
Similar words
agitar: Shake a container or object in short motions to jostle its contents or attachments.
desempolvar: Dust surfaces with a duster or cloth to remove settled dust.
frotar: Rub a surface with a cloth or hand to scrub off dirt or stains.
cepillar: Brush a surface with a brush to remove dust, lint, or hair.
Definition in Spanish
Dar movimientos bruscos o golpecitos a algo para quitar lo adherido; en uso pronominal (sacudirse) se refiere a sacarse de encima polvo, agua u otras molestias, sobre todo de prendas o del cuerpo.
Word origin
From Latin excutere (ex- 'out' + quatere 'to shake'), whose sense 'shake out' survives in Spanish sacudir.
Usage tips
- Also used figuratively to mean to jolt or shock someone (La noticia lo sacudió), so context determines physical or metaphorical sense.