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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
He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.
Tuvo que bombear aire a los neumáticos de la bicicleta para garantizar un viaje suave.
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
El empleado de la gasolinera ayudó a bombear combustible al tanque del coche.
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
The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services.
El gobierno decidió inyectar miles de millones de dólares en el sistema de salud para mejorar el acceso a los servicios médicos.
The company pumped significant funds into research and development to innovate new products.
La empresa inyectó fondos significativos en investigación y desarrollo para innovar nuevos productos.
03
bombardear, presionar
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
Ejemplos
He pumped his friend for information about the surprise party.
Él presionó a su amigo para obtener información sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
She pumped her children for details about their day at school.
Ella interrogó a sus hijos para obtener detalles sobre su día en la escuela.
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
The oil pumped slowly from the ground as the drilling rig continued its operation.
El petróleo se bombeaba lentamente del suelo mientras la plataforma de perforación continuaba su operación.
The lava pumped slowly from the volcano's crater, flowing down its slopes.
La lava bombeaba lentamente desde el cráter del volcán, fluyendo por sus laderas.
05
bombear, accionar
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
Ejemplos
She pumped the handle of the well to draw water to the surface.
Ella bombeó la manivela del pozo para sacar agua a la superficie.
He pumped the bicycle pedals to gain speed while riding uphill.
Él bombeó los pedales de la bicicleta para ganar velocidad mientras subía la colina.
06
bombear, estar a tope
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedEjemplos
The waves are absolutely pumping today — let ’s hit the water!
Las olas están absolutamente potentes hoy—¡vamos al agua!
You know it ’s a good session when the swell keeps pumping like this.
Sabes que es una buena sesión cuando el oleaje sigue bombeando así.
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
She wore pumps to the dance class.
Ella usó bailarinas en la clase de baile.
Pumps are comfortable for light exercise and casual outings.
Las bailarinas son cómodas para ejercicio ligero y salidas informales.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Ejemplos
A defective pump can lead to serious health issues.
Exercise strengthens the pump.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Ejemplos
Children wore red canvas pumps for gym class.
She slipped on her pumps before heading to practice.
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
The water pump in the car engine ensures that coolant circulates to prevent overheating.
La bomba de agua en el motor del automóvil asegura que el refrigerante circule para evitar el sobrecalentamiento.
Industrial processes often rely on pumps to transfer liquids from one part of the production line to another.
Los procesos industriales a menudo dependen de bombas para transferir líquidos de una parte de la línea de producción a otra.
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
She bought a pair of black leather pumps for the office.
Evening pumps often feature a modest heel.
06
bombeo muscular, congestión muscular
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangEjemplos
I always chase the pump during arm day.
Siempre busco la congestión durante el día de brazos.
That workout gave me an insane chest pump.
Ese entrenamiento me dio una bomba de pecho increíble.
Árbol Léxico
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