How to Say "tug" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tug” is “tirón” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a sharp pull on something
Examples
Le dio un tirón a la cuerda para abrir la cortina.
He gave the rope a pull to open the curtain.
Sentí un tirón en mi bolso y vi al ladrón corriendo.
I felt a tug on my bag and saw the thief running.
No abras la puerta de un tirón, hazlo despacio.
Don't open the door with a jerk; do it slowly.
Using 'Dar' with Tirón
To say 'to pull' something suddenly, Spanish often uses the verb 'dar' (to give) with 'tirón' instead of just a single verb.
Using 'Pulsar' for pull
Mistake: “Pulsé la cuerda.”
Correction: Le di un tirón a la cuerda.
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