Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
tirón
Pronunciation
IPA/tiˈɾon/
Meaning
- masculine nounpull
Example
Sentí un tirón en la espalda al levantar la caja.
I felt a pull in my back when lifting the box.
More examples
Le di un tirón de oreja al niño para que prestara atención.
I gave the child a tug on the ear to make him pay attention.
Core concept
Sudden sharp yank.
Common phrases
tirón muscular
pulled muscle
sentir un tirón
feel a pull
tirón de oreja
tug on the ear
Similar words
jalón: Single strong pull applied once to move something a short distance.
empujón: Sudden strong shove that forces a person or object forward a short distance.
sacudón: Sudden jolt or shake that makes a body or object sway or bounce sharply.
distensión: Overstretch injury of a muscle or tendon that causes pain and limited movement.
Definition in Spanish
Tirón denota un jalón fuerte y súbito; puede referirse al gesto mismo, al daño muscular que causa ese gesto o a un robo por arrebatamiento.
Word origin
From the verb tirar plus the augmentative/derivational suffix -ón, with tirar ultimately from Old French tirar and the Latin root trahere 'to draw'.
Usage tips
- Context decides meaning: used reflexively or with sufrir it signals a muscle strain, used with dar it often refers to a snatching jerk, and in some expressions it denotes suddenly gaining popularity.