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How to Say "you smash" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou smashis estrellasB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
verbB2
Second person singular present tense (tú form)
A small red toy car violently crashing head-on into a gray wall, showing exaggerated impact lines and small fragmented pieces flying outward.

Examples

Si no miras el camino, estrellas el coche.

If you don't watch the road, you crash the car.

Tú estrellas la bola contra la pared.

You smash the ball against the wall.

Verb vs. Noun

Be careful! Although 'estrellas' is usually the noun meaning 'stars', it is also the 'tú' (you) form of the verb 'estrellar' (to crash or smash). Context will tell you which one is being used.

Mixing up Reflexive and Non-Reflexive

Mistake:La nave estrellas (The spaceship crashes) (Missing the reflexive particle)

Correction: La nave se estrella. (When something crashes by itself, like a plane or car, use 'estrellarse'.)

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