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halar

ah-LAHRaˈlaɾ

“halar” means “to pull” in Spanish (applying force to move something toward you).

to pull

Also: to haul, to tug
VerbA2regular ar
Latin AmericaSpain
A child in a bright red sweater pulling a small wooden wagon across a green field.
gerundhalando
past Participlehalado
infinitivehalar

📝 In Action

Hala la cuerda con fuerza.

A1

Pull the rope hard.

Para abrir esta puerta, tienes que halar, no empujar.

A2

To open this door, you have to pull, not push.

Los pescadores halan las redes llenas de peces.

B1

The fishermen haul in the nets full of fish.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tirar (to pull/throw)
  • jalar (to pull (common variant))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • halar la cuerda – to pull the rope
  • halar aire – to take a deep breath / to gasp

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yohalara
túhalaras
él/ella/ustedhalara
nosotroshaláramos
vosotroshalarais
ellos/ellas/ustedeshalaran

Present Subjunctive

yohale
túhales
él/ella/ustedhale
nosotroshalemos
vosotroshaléis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshalen

Indicative

Preterite

yohalé
túhalaste
él/ella/ustedhaló
nosotroshalamos
vosotroshalasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshalaron

Imperfect

yohalaba
túhalabas
él/ella/ustedhalaba
nosotroshalábamos
vosotroshalabais
ellos/ellas/ustedeshalaban

Present

yohalo
túhalas
él/ella/ustedhala
nosotroshalamos
vosotroshaláis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshalan
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "halar" in Spanish:

to haul→to pull→to tug→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: halar

Question 1 of 3

If you see a sign on a door that says 'HALE', what should you do?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
halón(a sudden pull/tug) — Noun
halada(the act of pulling) — Noun
jalar(to pull (informal/regional variant)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the French word 'haler' (to haul or pull), which likely has Germanic or Norse roots relating to maritime activities.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: haulFrench: haler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'halar' and 'jalar'?

They mean the same thing! 'Halar' is the more 'correct' dictionary version, while 'jalar' is an extremely common regional variation used in Mexico and Central America.

Is 'halar' used in Spain?

While people in Spain know what it means, they almost exclusively use 'tirar' to say 'to pull'.

Can 'halar' mean to drive?

No, it specifically refers to the physical action of pulling something toward yourself.