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arrimar
01
to come closer, to move closer, to draw near
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Examples
Arrímate para que puedas oír la conversación.
Come closer so that you can hear the conversation.
02
to shack up, to move in together, to live together
(México) irse una pareja a vivir junta sin haberse casado
Informal
Examples
Después de pocos meses de noviazgo, se arrimaron.
After only a few months of dating, they shacked up.
03
to move closer, to bring closer, to move up
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Grammatical Information
Regular
Examples
Arrima la mesa a la pared para dejar más espacio.
Move the table closer to the wall to leave more space.
04
to give, to deal, to deliver
dar un golpe, un castigo o una cantidad considerable de algo
Examples
El boxeador le arrimó un golpe directo al mentón.
The boxer dealt him a direct blow to the chin.
05
to seek the protection of, to turn to for protection
acercarse a alguien poderoso para obtener su protección o ayuda
Examples
El comerciante se arrimó al gobernador para proteger sus negocios.
The merchant sought the governor's protection for his businesses.
06
to go to stay with, to stay with, to move in with
(América Latina) irse a vivir temporalmente con alguien y alojarse en su casa
Examples
Tras vender su piso, se arrimó a casa de su hermana.
After selling his apartment, he went to stay with his sister.
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