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to pump
01
bombear
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
Ejemplos
The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen.
El corazón bombea sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.
02
inyectar, bombear
to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation
Transitive: to pump energy or resources into an activity or system
Ejemplos
She pumped her energy and enthusiasm into the project, motivating her team to achieve ambitious goals.
Ella inyectó su energía y entusiasmo en el proyecto, motivando a su equipo a lograr metas ambiciosas.
03
bombardear, presionar
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
Ejemplos
The investigator pumped the witness for every detail of the crime scene.
El investigador presionó al testigo para obtener cada detalle de la escena del crimen.
04
bombear, fluir de manera pulsante
to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the heart relaxed, blood pumped into its chambers, preparing for the next contraction.
Mientras el corazón se relajaba, la sangre bombeaba en sus cámaras, preparándose para la siguiente contracción.
05
bombear, accionar
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
Ejemplos
The firefighter pumped the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the foam.
El bombeo bombeó la manija del extintor para liberar la espuma.
06
bombear, estar a tope
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedEjemplos
We checked the surf report, and it said the waves would be pumping all weekend.
Revisamos el informe de surf, y decía que las olas estarían bombeando todo el fin de semana.
Pump
01
zapatilla
an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialect
British
British
Ejemplos
The shop offers pumps in various colors and styles.
La tienda ofrece bailarinas en varios colores y estilos.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Ejemplos
The doctor listened to the pump to check for irregularities.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Ejemplos
Pumps are easy to clean and ideal for casual activities.
04
bomba, bomba mecánica
a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
Ejemplos
Oil drilling operations use sophisticated pumps to bring crude oil to the surface from underground reservoirs.
Las operaciones de perforación petrolera utilizan bombas sofisticadas para llevar el petróleo crudo a la superficie desde los depósitos subterráneos.
05
a type of shoe, often with a low-cut upper that does not cover the ankle, designed for comfort, sometimes worn as a high heel
DialectAmerican
AmericanEjemplos
Comfortable pumps are essential for long workdays.
06
bombeo muscular, congestión muscular
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangEjemplos
He hits a few extra curls just to get the pump before heading out.
Él hace algunas repeticiones adicionales solo para conseguir el pump antes de salir.
Árbol Léxico
pumped
pump
