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How to Say "throws down" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthrows downis tumbaB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
He, she, or it forcefully drops something
A cheerful cartoon figure is shown actively pushing a tall tower of brightly colored wooden blocks, causing them to tumble down.

Examples

El boxeador tumba a su oponente en el primer asalto.

The boxer knocks down his opponent in the first round.

Si no lo sujetas bien, el viento tumba el cartel.

If you don't hold it well, the wind knocks over the sign.

¡Tumba esa pared! Necesitamos más espacio.

Knock down that wall! We need more space. (Formal command)

The Verb 'Tumbar'

Remember that 'tumba' is the present form for 'he/she/it' (él/ella) and the formal 'you' (usted). It is also the informal command for 'you' (tú): ¡Tumba eso!

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