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to throw up
[phrase form: throw]
01
vomitar
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Intransitive
Ejemplos
She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up.
Ella tenía un virus estomacal y pasó la noche vomitando.
02
vomitar, devolver
to forcibly expel something from one's stomach
Transitive: to throw up sth
Ejemplos
The child had eaten a small toy, and the doctor recommended ways to help him throw it up.
El niño se había comido un pequeño juguete, y el médico recomendó formas de ayudarlo a vomitar.
03
producir, sacar
to create something, often unexpectedly
Transitive: to throw up sth
Ejemplos
The author managed to throw up a compelling plot twist in the final chapters.
El autor logró improvisar un giro argumental convincente en los capítulos finales.
04
levantar, provocar
to cause something, such as dust, to rise into the air
Transitive: to throw up particles of material
Ejemplos
The strong winds threw up leaves, creating a swirling dance in the air.
Los fuertes vientos levantaron las hojas, creando un baile giratorio en el aire.
05
abandonar, dejar
to unexpectedly quit or leave something such as one's home, job, etc.
Transitive: to throw up one's way of living
InformalEjemplos
Despite his family 's objections, Mark felt compelled to throw up his comfortable life and volunteer in disaster-stricken regions around the world.
A pesar de las objeciones de su familia, Mark se sintió obligado a dejar su vida cómoda y ser voluntario en regiones afectadas por desastres en todo el mundo.
06
construir apresuradamente, levantar rápidamente
to contruct something such as a building in a hurried and fast manner
Transitive: to throw up sth
Ejemplos
The government 's plan to throw up emergency medical facilities proved instrumental in responding to the public health crisis.
El plan del gobierno para levantar instalaciones médicas de emergencia resultó fundamental para responder a la crisis de salud pública.
